Fifth division commander in David's army
Shamhuth
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:8.
שַׁמְהוּתShamhuth
The name means “desolation; destruction.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shamhuth Written by AI
Shamhuth, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:8, was one of the twelve division commanders in King David's army. He is identified as an Izrahite, indicating his family or tribal affiliation. Shamhuth was in charge of the fifth division, which served during the fifth month of each year. The army was divided into twelve divisions, each serving for one month, to ensure a well-organized and efficient military structure. As a division commander, Shamhuth would have been responsible for leading his troops, maintaining their readiness, and engaging in military campaigns when necessary. The text does not provide further details about Shamhuth's specific achievements or the battles in which he participated. However, his inclusion in the list of David's division commanders suggests that he was a capable and trusted military leader.
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Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 27:8
The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.