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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.
Biblical Usage
Shammai appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2 and 4. The passages identify his family relationships rather than recording a separate narrative.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 2:28 1 Chronicles 2:32 1 Chronicles 2:44 1 Chronicles 2:45 1 Chronicles 4:17