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Agee

אָגֵא/AY-gee/

“Fugitive”

Summary

A Hararite whose son Shammah was one of David's three mightiest warriors.

☩Identity

Agee the Hararite was the father of Shammah, one of David's three chief warriors who performed exceptional feats of valor. Shammah distinguished himself by single-handedly defending a field of lentils against the Philistines when all other Israelites had fled, winning a great victory for Israel. The designation "Hararite" may indicate descent from a mountainous region or clan.

Key verses:2 Samuel 23:11

Related Verses1 mention

2 Samuel· 1 verse

23:11

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Agee," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Agee," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).