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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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Shalman in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(fire-worshipper), a contraction for Shalmaneser king of Assyria. Ho 10:14 Others think it the name of an obscure Assyrian king, predecessor of Pul....

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Shabbethai in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. Ezra 10:15. 2. Nehemiah 11:16....

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Shallum in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

shal'-um (shallum, shallum; various forms in the Septuagint): This is the name of not less than 12 Hebrew persons: (1) The youngest son of Naphtali (1 Ch 7:13). He is also called "Shillem" in Gen 46:24; Nu 26:49. (2) A descendant of Simeon, the son of Shaul and the father of Mibsam (1 Ch 4:25). He lived in 1618 BC. (3) The son of Sismai "son" o...

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Shalman in Easton's Bible Dictionary

an Assyrian king (Hos. 10:14), identified with Shalmaneser II. (Sayce) or IV. (Lenormant), the successor of Pul on the throne of Assyria (B.C. 728). He made war against Hoshea, the king of Israel, whom he subdued and compelled to pay an annual tribute. Hoshea, however, soon after rebelled against his Assyrian conquerer. Shalmaneser again ...

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