Old Testament
Agee
A Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of King David's elite Three mighty warriors.
Agee is identified in 2 Samuel 23:11 as the father of Shammah, one of the three most prominent warriors among David's mighty men. His mention serves to provide the lineage of Shammah, who distinguished himself by defending a plot of lentils against the Philistines. Beyond this genealogical detail, the text provides no further information regarding his life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:11
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 23:11
Where Agee appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
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