Person Old Testament
Shama
Shama, the son of Hotham the Aroerite, was one of the mighty men in David's army. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:44.
Why it matters. Mighty man in David's army, a Harodite
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shama
Shama, mentioned in 1Ch.11.44, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as the son of Hotham the Aroerite, indicating his family background. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to David throughout his military campaigns. They were renowned for their strength, courage, and military prowess. Shama's inclusion in this list highlights his significant contributions to David's victories and his position as a trusted and valiant soldier. The text does not provide further details about Shama's specific accomplishments or the battles in which he participated. However, his recognition as one of David's mighty men suggests that he played a notable role in establishing and maintaining the king's reign over Israel.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)