Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shemaah, a Gibeathite warrior from Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag.
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Shemaah the Gibeathite is mentioned in 1Ch.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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Rumour, a Benjamite whose sons “came to David to Ziklag” (1 Chr. 12:3).
(the rumor), a Benjamite of Gibeah, and father of Ahiezer and Joash. (1 Chronicles 12:3) (B.C. before 1054.)
SHEMA'AH (rumor), a Benjamite whose sons joined David at Ziklag. 1 Chr 12:3.
SHEMA'AH (rumor), a Benjamite whose sons joined David at Ziklag. 1 Chr 12:3.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8094
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
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