שָׁמָע

sha.maProper Noun (Masculine)H8091

Shama

From: from H8085 (שָׁמַע); obedient;

Short Definition

Shama, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at ; son of: Hotham (H2369H); brother of: Jeiel (H3273H) § Shama = "obedient" son of Hotham the Aroerite, brother of Jeiel, both listed as mighty warriors of David

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Chronicles
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 11:44

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