Shammah
Shammah (or Shagee) the Hararite, the son of Agee, was one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and skill in battle.
Biography
Shammah the Hararite, son of Agee, is listed among David's elite corps of mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:33, and his name appears in variant form as Shagee the Hararite in 1 Chronicles 11:34. The Hararite designation likely refers to a mountainous region, possibly in Judah or the broader hill country, indicating his geographical origin. He is cataloged in the extended list of David's thirty mighty warriors, a group of proven soldiers whose collective valor and loyalty were foundational to David's military strength. Though no single narrative account survives for this particular Shammah, his inclusion among the thirty testifies to a career of distinguished military service in the turbulent era of the United Monarchy.
Significance
Shammah the Hararite, embedded in the roster of David's mighty men, represents the broader company of faithful servants whose sustained commitment made possible the flourishing of Israel under David. The listing of these warriors in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11 constitutes a biblical honor roll, affirming that God works not only through singular heroic moments but through the cumulative faithfulness of many individuals across time. Their collective identity as a band of warriors around God's anointed king prefigures the community of disciples gathered around the greater Son of David, each contributing uniquely to the advancement of the Kingdom.
Verse Appearances (2)
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References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]