Bible Dictionary
Agee
Agee was a Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of David’s mighty men. The parallel genealogical passages contain some variation in the names.
Definition
Agee was a Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of David’s mighty men. The name is explained as meaning “fugitive.”
Biblical Usage
Agee is mentioned in the account of David’s military heroes as Shammah’s father.
Historical Background
The parallel genealogical lists differ in their names. One passage mentions Jonathan son of Shagee, while another mentions Jonathan and Shammah; this has led to proposals that Agee may have been Shammah’s father or grandfather, or that one of the names reflects textual corruption.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fugitive, the father of Shammah, who was one of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-ge (aghe', "fugitive"): A Hararite, father of Shammah, one of David's "three mighty men" (2Sa 23:11). In 1Ch 11:34 we read of one "Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite." The parallel in 2Sa 23:32,33 reads "Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite." If we read "Jonathan (son of) Shammah," then Agee is the grandfather of Jonathan. Some, however, think 1Ch 11:34 to be correct, and read "Shagee" for "Agee" in 2Sa 23:11, and for "Shammah" in 2Sa 23:33. This makes Jonathan and Shammah brothers.</p>