Shammua Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shammua (or Shimea) was one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem.
son of David (2SA 5:14)
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Names
- en Shammua
- en Shimea · Also called
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Shammua
· Also called · H8051 none · 2SA 5:14 [poss.] [y-h-v-h] hears; rumor
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שַׁמּוּעַ
shamua · H8051 · 2SA 5:14 [poss.] [y-h-v-h] hears; rumor
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שִׁמְעָא
shiməa · H8092 · 1CH 3:5 he has heard or obedient one
- he שַׁמּוּעַ · H8051H
- he שִׁמְעָא · H8092J
- el Σαμμους Sammous · none · 2SA 5:14
- el Σαμαα Samaa · none · 1CH 3:5
- bg Шамуа
Birth
Mentioned in (3)
SDA Books (8)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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Beginning of the End Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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From Eternity Past Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Patriarchs and Prophets Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 11 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 16 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4 4SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 2 bibliographic references from the official index
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The Attack Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
Dates and sources (2)
Absolute years are conditional chronological estimates. A biblical passage may state an age or event, but does not by itself establish a BCE year. Different calendar systems are preserved separately.
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Birth BibleData Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2974→ ≈ 1031 BCThe calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
1CH 3:5Source record and calculation
Birth_Shammua_2·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 249The year of Shammua_2's birth is the year his older brother, Absalom_1, was born (2973) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2974*HYPOTHESIS: Shammua was born one year after ShobabSHA-256:1e8602afb94d97c8e31c910690d1e6935e191c1b250f1954250229b205481b3c -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
988→ ≈ 988 BCThe calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
1CH 3:5Source record and calculation
Birth_Shammua_2·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 249The year of Shammua_2's birth is the year his older brother, Absalom_1, was born (2973) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2974*HYPOTHESIS: Shammua was born one year after ShobabSHA-256:1e8602afb94d97c8e31c910690d1e6935e191c1b250f1954250229b205481b3c
Family of origin
- Father: David (≈ 70)
- Mother: Bathsheba
- Half-brother: Amnon (≈ 18)
- Half-brother: Daniel
- Half-sister: Tamar
- Half-brother: Absalom (≈ 24)
- Half-brother: Shephatiah
- Half-brother: Adonijah
- Half-brother: Ithream
- Brother: Solomon (≈ 60)
- Brother: Nathan
- Half-brother: Eliphalet
- Half-brother: Elpalet
- Half-brother: Elishua
- Half-brother: Eliada
- Half-brother: Ibhar
- Half-brother: Jerimoth
- Half-brother: Japhia
- Half-brother: Elishama
- Half-brother: Nepheg
- Half-brother: Nogah
- Brother: Shobab
Belonged to (1)
Was born in (1)
Shammua Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Shimea 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of David’s sons by Bathsheba (1 Chr. 3:5); called also Shammua (14:4).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shammua_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shammua@2Sa.5.14-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shammua_2547)