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Shammah

Shammah—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).