Atomic Bible

Son of David born in Jerusalem

Shammua

Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:14.

שַׁמּוּעַShammua

שִׁמְעָאShimea

Also called Shimea.

Father
David
Mother
Bathsheba
Brothers and sisters
Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
People
Tribe of Judah

About Shammua Written by AI

Shammua (or Shimea), mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 Chronicles 2 Samuel 14:4, and 1 Chronicles 3:5, was one of the sons of King David. He was born to David in Jerusalem, along with several other siblings. The texts provide a list of David's children born in Jerusalem, highlighting the growth of his family during his reign. Shammua is consistently mentioned in these lists, indicating his place among David's offspring. The name Shammua is used in 2 Samuel and 1Chronicles 14, while Shimea is used in 1Chronicles 3. This variation in names is not uncommon in biblical records and may reflect different traditions or linguistic variations. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammua's life, his role within the royal family, or his later achievements. However, his inclusion in the lists of David's children born in Jerusalem underscores the importance of documenting the king's lineage and the continuation of the Davidic dynasty.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Shammua, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Heard. (1.) One of the spies sent out by Moses to search the land (Num. 13:4). He represented the tribe of Reuben.

(2.) One of David’s sons (1 Chr. 14:4; 3:5, “Shimea;” 2 Sam. 5:14).

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(3.) A Levite under Nehemiah (11:17).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 5:14

    These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

  2. 1 Chronicles 3:5

    and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.

  3. 1 Chronicles 14:4

    These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.