shammua Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
shammua in Easton's Bible Dictionary
heard. (1.) One of the spies sent out by Moses to search the land (Num. 13:4). He represented the tribe of Reuben. (2.) One of David's sons (1 Chr. 14:4; 3:5, "Shimea;" 2 Sam. 5:14). (3.) A Levite under Nehemiah (11:17).
shammua in Smith's 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.)
shammua in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Numbers 13:4. 2. 1 Chronicles 14:4; Shimea in 1 Chronicles 3:5. 3. Nehemiah 11:17; called also Shemaiah, father of Obadiah (1 Chronicles 9:16). 4. Nehemiah 12:18.