Old Testament
Shamma
A descendant of Asher listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles.
Shamma is identified in 1 Chronicles 7:37 as a son of Zophah and a descendant of the tribe of Asher. He appears solely within the genealogical lists intended to preserve the ancestral heritage of the Israelites. His inclusion serves to document the lineage and expansion of the Asherite clan.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
Where Shamma appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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