Shammai
Shammai was the father of Maon and an ancestor of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah.
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 2:44; only referred to as Shammai (שַׁמַּי); a son of Rekem; father of Maon.
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Alternative names
- שַׁמַּיShammai
Mentions
- Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
- The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.