Benjaminite warrior who joined David
Shemaah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:3.
שְׁמָעָהShemaah
About Shemaah Written by AI
Shemaah the Gibeathite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Shemaah is described as a Gibeathite, indicating that he was from the city of Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin. He is listed among the mighty men and helpers of David in battle, but no specific details are given about his exploits or role in David's army.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Rumour, a Benjamite whose sons “came to David to Ziklag” (1 Chr. 12:3).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 12:3
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.