Overview
The Bible addresses shammah across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Nahath, Reuel, Zerah and Edomites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau.
Key Bible verses about shammah
Old Testament
Genesis
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
2 Samuel
And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. into: or, for foraging
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
People in the Bible and shammah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shammah for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Samuel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Nahath, Reuel, Zerah and Edomites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shammah?
The Bible addresses shammah across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Nahath, Reuel, Zerah and Edomites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau.
How many Bible verses are about shammah?
The Bible references shammah in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shammah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:13: “And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shammah?
Esau.
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