Son of Mered
Shammai
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:17.
שַׁמַּיShammai
The name means “my name; my desolations.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shammai Written by AI
Shammai, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:17, was a descendant of Judah and the son of Rekem. He is identified as the father of Maon, indicating his place within the genealogical record of Judah. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammai's life or his role within the family. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of Judah and highlight the importance of documenting and preserving family records. The mention of Shammai and his son Maon contributes to the overall understanding of the descendants of Judah and their place within the broader history of Israel. These genealogical records were crucial in establishing family ties, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:17
The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.