Shammah
Mentioned in 1054 BC traditional (Jones)
One of David’s three mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11, 12).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Judges, 1450–1051 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Agee.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Shammah 9 |
| KJV | Shammah 8 |
| ASV | Shammah 8 |
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2 Samuel1 verse
- 23:11
And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One of David’s three mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11, 12).