Strong’s H8048

שַׁמָּה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shammah

Pronunciation

SHAM-mah

Definition

Shammah

Meaning

Shammah

Usage

Shammah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably associated with one of David's mighty warriors. The name itself can carry the connotation of "desolation" or "astonishment," reflecting the root meaning of the word.

Bible references

Genesis 36:13;Genesis 36:17;1 Samuel 16:9;1 Samuel 17:13;2 Samuel 23:25;2 Samuel 23:33;1 Chronicles 1:37