Person Old Testament
Shammah
Shammah, one of David's mighty men, single-handedly defended a lentil field against the Philistines, resulting in a great victory for Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 23:11.
Why it matters. Mighty man in David's army, defended a lentil field
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shammah
Shammah, mentioned in 2Sa.23.11, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is remembered for his remarkable bravery in defending a lentil field against the Philistines. When the Israelites fled from the Philistines, Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field and successfully defended it, striking down the enemy. His courageous act resulted in a significant victory for Israel. The text does not provide further details about Shammah's background or his other military exploits. However, his inclusion in the list of David's mighty men indicates that he was a skilled warrior who demonstrated exceptional valor and loyalty to the king and the nation of Israel. Shammah's defense of the lentil field showcases his determination, strength, and unwavering commitment to protecting his people and their land.
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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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
2 Samuel (1 verse)