Bible Person

Shammah

Meaning: loss; desolation; astonishment · Male · 1 cross reference

Shammah is one of David's three mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:11. He belongs to the innermost circle of elite warriors remembered for extraordinary courage. First appears in 2 Sam 23:11.1

AI summary: Shammah matters because his single cross reference preserves a decisive stand in which one faithful fighter becomes the means of deliverance for many. The entry highlights how David's kingdom is secured not only by kingship but by remarkable loyalty and bravery. Taken together, the material presents Shammah as one of the foremost mighty men in David's service.1

Central Figure

Shammah

Meaning: loss; desolation; astonishment

One of David’s three mighty men (2 Sam.