Shamhuth שַׁמְהוּת
Fifth division commander in David's army
Who is Shamhuth in the Bible?
Shamhuth the Izrahite was the commander of the fifth division in King David's army, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:8. He served during the fifth month of each year as part of David's military administration, which organized the armed forces into twelve divisions that rotated monthly to maintain constant readiness. His inclusion among David's division commanders indicates that he was a trusted and capable military leader, though the biblical text provides no further details about his specific campaigns or accomplishments. Shamhuth represents the administrative structure David established to maintain an efficient and well-organized standing army throughout his reign.
Biography
Shamhuth, mentioned in 1Ch.27.8, was one of the twelve division commanders in King David's army. He is identified as an Izrahite, indicating his family or tribal affiliation. Shamhuth was in charge of the fifth division, which served during the fifth month of each year. The army was divided into twelve divisions, each serving for one month, to ensure a well-organized and efficient military structure. As a division commander, Shamhuth would have been responsible for leading his troops, maintaining their readiness, and engaging in military campaigns when necessary. The text does not provide further details about Shamhuth's specific achievements or the battles in which he participated. However, his inclusion in the list of David's division commanders suggests that he was a capable and trusted military leader.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:8
"The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁמְהוּת |
Shamhuth
f the cities of Judah in the hill country. Possibly it is Khirbet (or Umm) Somera