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Shammai

Shammai, the son of Onam, was the father of Nadab and Abishur, who were descendants of Jerahmeel, the son of Hezron.

The name Shammai means “my name; my desolations”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:28; only referred to as Shammai (שַׁמַּי); son of Onam; a brother of Jada; father of Nadab and Abishur.

Glossary entries

Shammai

Family members

Father

Onam

Siblings

Jada

Children

Abishur Nadab

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 2:28
    The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
  2. 1 Chronicles 2:32
    The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.