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Shammoth

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Shammoth is another form of the name Shammah, particularly the name of one of David’s mighty men.

Definition

Shammoth is another form of the name Shammah, particularly the name of one of David’s mighty men.

Biblical Usage

Shammoth appears in the parallel military lists as a name associated with one of David’s thirty warriors.

Historical Background

The name is treated as a variant of Shammah rather than as a separate person with an independent biography.

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Shammah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sham'-oth, sham'-oth.</p><p>See SHAMMAH, (4).</p>
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