David's son living at the time of United Monarchy
Shammua (or Shimea) was one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem.
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Also known as Shimea
Shammua (or Shimea), mentioned in 2Sa.5.14, 1 Chronicles 2Sa.14.4, and 1Ch.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.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8051
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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.
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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