Original Word: שַׁמּוֹת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shammowth
Pronunciation: SHAM-moth
Phonetic Spelling: (sham-moth')
Definition: Shammoth
Meaning: Shammoth is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמֵם (shamem), meaning "to be desolate" or "to be appalled."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shammoth, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The name Shammoth appears in the context of genealogies and lists of warriors in the Old Testament. It is specifically mentioned in the context of David's mighty warriors.

Context: • Shammoth is listed among the valiant warriors who served King David. In 1 Chronicles 11:27, Shammoth is identified as one of David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The name appears in a list that highlights the bravery and loyalty of these men, who were instrumental in David's military successes.
• The mention of Shammoth in the genealogical and military records underscores the importance of these individuals in the narrative of Israel's history, particularly during the united monarchy under David. The inclusion of Shammoth in such lists serves to honor his contributions and valor.
• The name Shammoth is sometimes considered synonymous with "Shammah" or "Shammua" in other biblical passages, reflecting variations in transliteration and textual transmission over time.

Word Origin
from shamem
Definition
one of David's heroes, the same as NH8048
NASB Translation
Shammoth (1).

שַׁמּוֺת proper name, masculine see foregoing.

Shamoth

Plural of shammah; ruins; Shammoth, an Israelite -- Shamoth.

see HEBREW shammah

שַׁמּוֹת֙ שמות šam·mō·wṯ šammōwṯ shammOtInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts