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Person Old Testament

Shammah

Also known as Shagee =ESV, NIV; Shage =KJV

Shammah (or Shagee) the Hararite, the son of Agee, 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 23:33.

Why it matters. Mighty man in David's army, son of Agee the Hararite

Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Shammah

Shammah (or Shagee), mentioned in 2Sa.23.33 and 1Ch.11.34, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as the son of Agee the Hararite, indicating his family lineage and possibly his place of origin. 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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Family

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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.

  • 2 Samuel (1 verse)

    23:33

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    11:34

Record type: Person. FaithGraph explanations on this page are editorial and are not Scripture.