Shamma - Elder

Who was Shamma?

Shield of the Lord

Elder

The story of Shamma

Shamma was a biblical figure who is best known for being the son of Rehoboam, the third king of the United Monarchy of Israel. He was the fourth son of Rehoboam and the brother of Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram. He was the firstborn son of Maacah, the daughter of Absalom. Shamma was a prominent figure in the Bible, and is mentioned in several books. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 15:9-10, 2 Chronicles 11:18-19, and 1 Chronicles 3:10. In 1 Kings 15:9-10, it is mentioned that he was the father of Jehoshaphat, who was the fourth king of the United Monarchy of Israel. In 2 Chronicles 11:18-19, it is mentioned that he was the father of Abijah, who was the fifth king of the United Monarchy of Israel. In 1 Chronicles 3:10, it is mentioned that he was the father of Asa, who was the sixth king of the United Monarchy of Israel. Shamma is best known for being the father of three of the kings of the United Monarchy of Israel. He was a prominent figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the history of the United Monarchy of Israel.

Name meaning

Arabic: Fragrant, scent Hebrew: Hearing, there

Name origin

Arabic

Role

Elder

First mention

Genesis 36:13

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

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