Shammah

Shammah (or Shammoth) the Harodite was one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and skill in battle.

The name Shammah means “loss; desolation; astonishment”

MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:25; referred to as Shammah (שַׁמָּה) or Shammoth (שַׁמּוֹת).

Glossary entries

Shammah Shammoth

Alternative names

שַׁמָּהShammah
שַׁמּוֹתShammothmeans “names; desolations”

Mentions

2 Samuel 23:25שַׁמָּה · Shammah
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
1 Chronicles 11:27שַׁמּוֹת · Shammoth
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,