Person Old Testament
Shammah
Also known as Shammoth
Shammah (or Shammoth) the Harodite was one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and skill in battle. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:25.
Why it matters. Mighty man in David's army, a Harodite
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shammah
Shammah (or Shammoth), mentioned in 2Sa.23.25 and 1Ch.11.27, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as a Harodite, indicating his place of origin or clan affiliation. 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. Shammah's inclusion in this list highlights his significant contributions to David's victories and his position as a trusted and valiant soldier. Although the text does not provide specific details about Shammah's individual achievements, 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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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.