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Shama

שָׁמָע/SHAY-mah/

“Obedient or he heard”

Summary

One of David's mighty warriors, a son of Hothan the Aroerite, who served in the king's elite bodyguard.

☩Identity

Shama was the first named of two sons of Hothan the Aroerite who served as valiant captains in David's bodyguard. He and his brother are listed among the additional warriors beyond the 'thirty' in the extended roster of David's mighty men. His name means 'obedient,' suggesting perhaps a character trait that made him valuable in David's service.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 11:44

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

11:44

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shama," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Shama," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shama," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).