Shamhuth
Shamhuth the Izrahite was the commander of the fifth division in David's army, serving during the fifth month.
The name Shamhuth means “desolation; destruction”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:8; only referred to as Shamhuth (שַׁמְהוּת).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שַׁמְהוּתShamhuth
Mentions
- The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.