Lexical Summary Mashmannah: Mishmannah Original Word: מִשְׁמַנָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mishmannah From shaman; fatness; Mashmannah, an Israelite -- Mishmannah. see HEBREW shaman NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamen Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Mishmannah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׁמַנָּה (Gesl.c.) proper name, masculine a hero of David, 1 Chronicles 12:11 (10 van d. H., who reads ׳מִשׁ); Μασεμμανη etc.; ᵐ5L Μασαμαννη. II. שׁמן, שׁמני (√ of following; meaning unknown). Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Mishmannah is named once, in 1 Chronicles 12:11, among the Gadite warriors who defected from Saul’s kingdom to support David while he was still a fugitive. The verse forms part of a longer paragraph that describes their arrival at David’s temporary base in the wilderness of Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:8-15). In the Berean Standard Bible the immediate context reads, “From the Gadites there went over to David at the stronghold in the wilderness mighty men of valor, trained for battle… Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, Mishmannah the fourth…” (1 Chronicles 12:8-9). Historical Background The defection of the Gadites took place while David was pursued by Saul (circa 1012–1010 BC). Gad’s tribal allotment lay east of the Jordan, so the men who joined David crossed the swollen river “in the first month, when it was overflowing all its banks” (1 Chronicles 12:15). This hazardous crossing underscores the courage and determination of these soldiers and frames Mishmannah’s single appearance in Scripture within an act of extraordinary loyalty toward the future king. Role within David’s Military Organization 1. Rank: He is listed “fourth,” implying a recognized order of command among the eleven Gadite chiefs. Spiritual Significance • Courageous Faith: Mishmannah embodies trust in God’s anointed before that anointing was publicly vindicated. His example parallels New Testament calls to follow Christ outside the camp (Hebrews 13:13). Theological and Christological Themes David’s band of outcasts foreshadows the gathering of disciples around Jesus of Nazareth. Mishmannah’s name in the record reminds readers that God notices individual acts of devotion, weaving them into His redemptive plan. Just as the Gadite warriors publicly chose David before his enthronement, believers today confess Christ as King before His visible reign is established (Philippians 2:10-11). Applications for Christian Ministry 1. Developing Leaders: Mishmannah’s “fourth” position encourages the cultivation of tiered leadership that functions cohesively under a greater mission. Related Passages for Study • 1 Chronicles 12:8-15 – The complete narrative of the Gadites’ crossing. In sum, though mentioned only once, Mishmannah’s appearance within the inspired record provides a vivid portrait of courageous faith, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to God’s unfolding kingdom purposes. Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁמַנָּה֙ משמנה miš·man·nāh mishmanNah mišmannāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:11 HEB: מִשְׁמַנָּה֙ הָרְבִיעִ֔י יִרְמְיָ֖ה INT: Mishmannah foursquare Jeremiah 1 Occurrence |
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