Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Shamariah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamariah was a son of Rehoboam, king of Judah. The name is also connected with Shemariah in related biblical references.
SHAMBLES
Agriculture & Daily Life • New Testament
Shambles means a slaughterhouse, butcher’s stall, or meat market. In the New Testament it refers to the public market where meat was sold.
SHAME
Sin & Judgment • Both
Shame is the painful awareness of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor and is repeatedly associated in Scripture with sin and divine judgment. Repentance and God’s pardon can remove shame, while unrepentant wickedness leads to lasting disgrace.
Shamed
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamed, probably another form of Shemed or Shamer, was a Benjamite associated with the family of Elpaal.
Shamer
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamer is a name occurring in the genealogical records of Israel. It is also associated with the related name Shemer.
Shamgar
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamgar was a judge and deliverer of Israel who struck six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. His victory helped rescue Israel during a time of oppression and disorder.
Shamhuth
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamhuth was the captain of David’s army division assigned to the fifth month. He is also identified with Shammah or Shammoth in parallel lists.
Shamir
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Shamir was the name of a Levite, a town in the hill country of Judah, and the place where the judge Tola lived in Mount Ephraim.
Shamma
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shamma was an Asherite, one of the sons of Zophar, listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Shammah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shammah was the name of several men, including an Edomite chief, a brother of David, and two of David’s mighty warriors. The name appears in several related forms in the biblical genealogies.
Shammai
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shammai was the name of several men in the genealogies of Judah, including a Jerahmeelite, a descendant of Rekem, and another Judahite.
Shammoth
People & Groups • Old Testament
Shammoth is another form of the name Shammah, particularly the name of one of David’s mighty men.
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