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Shammua in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(renowned). 1. Reubenite spy, son of Zaccur. Nu 13:4 (B.C. 1490.) 2. Son of David, by his wife Bathsheba. 1Ch 14:4 (B.C. 1045.) 3. A Levite, the father of Abda. Ne 11:17 The same as SHEMAIAH, 6. 4. The representative of the priestly family of Bilgah or Bilgai, in the days of Joiakim. Ne 12:18 (B.C. about 500.)...

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Shalmaneser in Naves Topical Bible

-(King of Assyria) -Overthrows the kingdom of Israel 2Ki 17:3-6; 18:9-11...

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Shamgar in Hitchcock's Bible Names

named a stranger; he is here a stranger...

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Shammah in Naves Topical Bible

-1. Son of Reuel Ge 36:13,17; 1Ch 1:37 -2. David's brother 1Sa 16:9; 17:13 Called SHIMEAH 2Sa 13:3,32; 21:21 Called SHIMMA 1Ch 2:13 Called SHIMEA 1Ch 20:7 -3. One of David's mighty men, son of Agee 2Sa 23:11,12 -4. One of David's mighty men 2Sa 23:25 Called SHAMMOTH 1Ch 11:27 -5. A Hararite, one of David's mighty men 2Sa 23:33...

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Shalmaneser in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(fire-worshipper) was the Assyrian king who reigned probably between Tiglath-Pileser and Sargon, B.C. 727-722. He led the forces of Assyria into Israel, where Hoshea, the last king of Israel, had revolted against his authority. 2Ki 17:3 Hoshea submitted and consented to pay tribute; but he soon after concluded all alliance with the king of Egy...

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Shamir in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

sha'-mer (shamir; Sameir): (1) Mentioned along with Jattir and Socoh (Josh 15:48) as one of the cities of Judah in the hill country. Possibly it is Khirbet (or Umm) Somerah, 2,000 ft. above sea-level, a site with ancient walls, caves, cisterns and tombs not far West of Debir (edh Dhatheriyeh) and 2 miles North of Anab (`Anab) (Israel Explorati...

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Shammah in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(astonishment). 1. The son of Reuel the son of Esau. Ge 36:13,17; 1Ch 1:37 (B.C. about 1700.) 2. The third son of Jesse, and brother of David. 1Sa 16:9; 17:13 Called also Shimea., Shimeah and Shimma. 3. One of the three greatest of David's mighty men. 2Sa 23:11-17 (B.C. 1061.) 4. The Harodite, one of David's mighties. 2Sa 23:25 He is called...

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Shalmaneser in Hitchcock's Bible Names

peace; tied; chained; perfection; retribution...

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Shamir in Naves Topical Bible

-1. A city in the mountains of Judah Jos 15:48 -2. A city on Mount Ephraim The home and burial place of Tola, one of Israel's judges (leaders) Jud 10:1,2 -3. Son of Michah, a Levite 1Ch 24:24...

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Shammah in Easton's Bible Dictionary

desert. (1.) One of the "dukes" of Edom (Gen. 36:13, 17). (2.) One of the sons of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:9). He is also called Shimeah (2 Sam. 13:3) and Shimma (1 Chr. 2:13). (3.) One of David's three mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11, 12). (4.) One of David's mighties (2 Sam. 23:25); called also Shammoth (1 Chr. 11:27) and Shamhuth (27:8)....

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