Keraia
Glossary

Shammua

  1. A man from the tribe of Reuben. He was the son of Zaccur and one of the 12 spies that Moses sent to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:4).

  2. Another name for Shimea, who was one of the sons of King David (2 Samuel 5:14 and 1 Chronicles 14:4).

    See Shimea #2.

  3. Another name for Shemaiah, who was the son of Galal (Nehemiah 11:17).

    See Shemaiah #6.

  4. A leader of a family who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. This was after the people of Israel were taken to Babylon and later allowed to return home (Nehemiah 12:18).

People and places

Shammua: Son of David born in Jerusalem Shammua: Priest during the time of Nehemiah Shammua: Spy from the tribe of Reuben Shemaiah: Levite gatekeeper and singer