Old Testament
Shammai
A descendant of Jerahmeel and son of Onam mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.
Shammai is identified in 1 Chronicles as a son of Onam and a grandson of Jerahmeel within the tribe of Judah. The text lists him as a father of Nadab and Abishur, placing him within the broader genealogical framework of the Davidic line. Another individual by the same name is mentioned later in the same book as a son of Ezrah, highlighting the commonality of the name within Judahite families.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:28
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:17
Where Shammai appears
5 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- 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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