How to Pronounce Shammah
SHAM-uh
Shammah is pronounced SHAM-uh (ˈʃæmə): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: SHAH-mah.
What does Shammah mean?
Shammah means “loss; desolation; astonishment”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Shammah?
Desert. (1.) One of the “dukes” of Edom (Gen. 36:13, 17). (2.) One of the sons of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:9). He is also called Shimeah (2 Sam. 13:3) and Shimma (1 Chr. 2:13). (3.) One of David’s three mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11, 12). (4.) One of David’s mighties (2 Sam. 23:25); called also Shammoth (1 Chr. 11:27) and Shamhuth (27:8).
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
SHAH-mah
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