Shamma שַׁמָּא
Son of Zophah, descendant of Asher
Who is Shamma in the Bible?
Shamma was a son of Zophah and a descendant of the tribe of Asher, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:37. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of Asher through several generations, establishing his place within one of Israel's twelve tribes. While the biblical text provides no additional details about his personal life or specific role within the tribe, his inclusion in this genealogical account underscores the importance of preserving family lines and tribal identity in ancient Israel. Shamma's mention serves as a reminder of how biblical genealogies documented the continuation of Israel's tribal heritage.
Biography
Shamma, mentioned in 1Ch.7.37, was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is identified as the son of Zophah, indicating his place within the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. The text provides a list of Asher's descendants, tracing the lineage through several generations. Shamma's mention in this genealogical record serves to highlight the importance of family lines and the preservation of tribal identity. No further details about Shamma's life or his role within the tribe are provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of his name in the genealogy suggests that he was a recognized member of the tribe of Asher and contributed to the continuation of the family line.
Family
Siblings
- Suah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- Harnepher Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shual Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beri Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- Imrah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Bezer Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- Hod Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shilshah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Ithran Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beera Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
"Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁמָּא |