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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Shamma</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/shamma.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/7-37.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/shamma.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Shamma</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/shamlai.htm" title="Shamlai">◄</a> Shamma <a href="/topical/naves/s/shamma--son_of_zophah,_an_asherite.htm" title="Shamma: Son of Zophah, an Asherite">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Overview:</b><br>Shamma is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the genealogies and narratives of the tribes of Israel. The name "Shamma" is associated with several individuals, each playing a distinct role in the biblical narrative. The name itself is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "desolation" or "astonishment," which may reflect the circumstances or characteristics of the individuals bearing this name.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Shamma, Son of Reuel:</b><br> Shamma is listed as one of the sons of Reuel, the son of Esau, and Basemath, the daughter of Ishmael. This lineage is significant as it highlights the interconnections between the Edomites and the Israelites. In <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Genesis 36:13</a> , it is recorded: "These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath."<br><br>2. <b>Shamma, Son of Jesse:</b><br> Another Shamma is mentioned as one of the sons of Jesse, making him a brother of King David. In <a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">1 Samuel 16:9</a> , during the anointing of David, it is noted: "Then Jesse had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, 'The LORD has not chosen this one either.'" This Shamma is also referred to as Shimeah or Shimea in other passages, illustrating the common practice of variant spellings and names in ancient texts.<br><br>3. <b>Shamma, the Harodite:</b><br> Shamma is also identified as one of David's mighty warriors, known as the "Three" or the "Thirty," who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty to King David. In <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11</a> , it is written: "And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the troops fled from the Philistines." Shammah's valor is highlighted in this passage, as he stood his ground and achieved a great victory for Israel.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The individuals named Shamma in the Bible are often associated with themes of loyalty, courage, and the fulfillment of God's promises through the lineage of Israel. The mention of Shamma as a brother of David underscores the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative, while Shamma the warrior exemplifies the ideal of faithfulness and bravery in the service of God's chosen king.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>The name Shamma appears in contexts that reflect the complex relationships between the tribes of Israel and their neighbors, such as the Edomites. The genealogical records in which Shamma is mentioned serve to establish the historical and familial connections that are central to understanding the unfolding of God's covenant with His people. The accounts of Shamma as a warrior highlight the militaristic and tribal nature of ancient Israelite society, where personal valor and loyalty were highly esteemed.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The various individuals named Shamma in the Bible contribute to the rich tapestry of Israel's history and the unfolding of God's plan for His people. Whether through genealogical records or accounts of heroic deeds, the name Shamma is woven into the narrative of God's faithfulness and the enduring legacy of His chosen people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shamma</span><p>(<i>astonishment</i>), one of the sons of Zophar, an Asherite. (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-37.htm">1 Chronicles 7:37</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SHAMMA</span><p>sham'-a (shamma'; Codex Vaticanus Sema; Codex Alexandrinus Samma): An Asherite (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-37.htm">1 Chronicles 7:37</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8037.htm"><span class="l">8037. <b>Shamma</b> -- an Asherite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8036, 8037. <b>Shamma</b>. 8038 . an Asherite. Transliteration: <b>Shamma</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (sham-maw') Short Definition: <b>Shamma</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8037.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8092.htm"><span class="l">8092. Shima -- four Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Shimea (5). Shimea, Shimei, <b>Shamma</b>. For Shim'ah; Shima, the name<br> of four Israelites -- Shimea, Shimei, <b>Shamma</b>. see HEBREW Shim'ah. 8091, 8092 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8092.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shamma.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shamma</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>SHAMMA</b>. sham'-a (<b>shamma</b>'; Codex Vaticanus Sema; Codex Alexandrinus Samma): An Asherite<br> (1 Chronicles 7:37). Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shamma</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shamma.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shammah.htm"><span class="l">Shammah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shammah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jithran.htm"><span class="l">Jithran (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Eshban, And Jithran, And Cheran. (DBY). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and Hod,<br> and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah, and Jithran, and Beera. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jithran.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ithran.htm"><span class="l">Ithran (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer,<br> and Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ithran.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beera.htm"><span class="l">Beera (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Beera (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah,<br> and Ithran, and Beera. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beera.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bezer.htm"><span class="l">Bezer (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah, and Ithran,<br> and Beera. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bezer.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/be-e'ra.htm"><span class="l">Be-e'ra (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Be-e'ra (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and<br> Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/be-e'ra.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shilshah.htm"><span class="l">Shilshah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Shilshah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah,<br> and Ithran, and Beera. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shilshah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shamlai.htm"><span class="l">Shamlai (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shamlai.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shilsha.htm"><span class="l">Shilsha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Shilsha (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bezer, and Hod, and <b>Shamma</b>, and Shilshah,<br> and Ithran, and Beera. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shilsha.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Shamma (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-37.htm">1 Chronicles 7:37</a></span><br />Bezer, and Hod, and <span class="boldtext">Shamma</span>, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shamma.htm">Shamma</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shamma--son_of_zophah,_an_asherite.htm">Shamma: Son of Zophah, an Asherite</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shammah.htm">Shammah (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jithran.htm">Jithran (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ithran.htm">Ithran (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beera.htm">Beera (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bezer.htm">Bezer (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/be-e'ra.htm">Be-e'ra (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shilshah.htm">Shilshah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shamlai.htm">Shamlai (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shilsha.htm">Shilsha (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hod.htm">Hod (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/harodite.htm">Harodite (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/shamlai.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shamlai"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shamlai" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shamma--son_of_zophah,_an_asherite.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shamma: Son of Zophah, an Asherite"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shamma: Son of Zophah, an Asherite" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>