Person Old Testament
Shammai
Shammai, the son of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh and Mered who was a descendant of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:17.
Why it matters. Son of Mered
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shammai
Shammai, mentioned in 1Ch.4.17, was a descendant of Judah and the son of Rekem. He is identified as the father of Maon, indicating his place within the genealogical record of Judah. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammai's life or his role within the family. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of Judah and highlight the importance of documenting and preserving family records. The mention of Shammai and his son Maon contributes to the overall understanding of the descendants of Judah and their place within the broader history of Israel. These genealogical records were crucial in establishing family ties, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
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.
Connections
No reviewed connections yet.
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)