Agee אָגֵא
Father of Shammah, one of David's mighty men
Who is Agee in the Bible?
Agee was the father of Shammah the Hararite, one of King David's mighty men mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:11. Shammah is remembered for his courageous defense of a field of lentils against the Philistines, where he made a heroic stand and struck down the enemy forces, bringing about a great victory. Though Agee himself appears only briefly in the biblical record as the father of this warrior, his significance lies in being the parent of a man whose bravery exemplified the loyalty and valor of David's inner circle of fighting men.
Biography
Agee is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Shammah the Hararite, who was one of King David's mighty men. Shammah is known for his brave stand against the Philistines in a field of lentils, where he defended the field and struck down the Philistines, bringing about a great victory.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:11
"And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אָגֵא |
Agee
he son of Shagee the Hararite." The parallel in 2Sa 23:32,33 reads "Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite." If we read "Jonathan (son of) Shammah," then Agee is the grandfather of Jonathan. Some, however, think 1Ch 11:34 to be correct, and read "Shagee" for "Agee" in 2Sa 23:11, and for "Shammah" in 2Sa 23:33. This makes Jonathan and Shammah brothers.
Applied to Yahweh as an encouragement for trust (Isa 26:4 the Revised Version, margin; the King James Version "everlasting strength").