Lexical Summary Shammua: Shammua Original Word: שַׁמּוּעַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shammua, Shammuah From shamem; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites -- Shammua, Shammuah. see HEBREW shamem NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition three Isr. NASB Translation Shammua (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁמּוּעַ proper name, masculine 1. son of David 2 Samuel 5:14 = 1 Chronicles 14:4 Σαμμους [ε], Σαμαα (= שִׁמְעָא 2). 2 Reubenite, Numbers 13:4, Σαμουηλ, Σαλαμιηλ etc. 3 Levite, Nehemiah 11:17 (= שְׁמַעְיָה 1 Chronicles 9:16), Σαμουει, etc.; 1 Chronicles 12:18 (? same person), ᵐ5L Σαμουε. Topical Lexicon Biblical Mentions Numbers 13:4; 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 14:4; Nehemiah 11:17; Nehemiah 12:18 Shammua the Reubenite Spy (Numbers 13:4) Chosen by Moses as “Shammua son of Zaccur from the tribe of Reuben” to explore Canaan, he shared responsibility for the fearful report that turned Israel’s heart away from God’s promise (Numbers 13:32-33). His inclusion among the unbelieving ten reminds readers that leadership titles do not guarantee faith; trust in God’s word is the decisive issue. The national consequence—forty years of wilderness wandering—underscores how a single act of unbelief by recognized representatives can influence an entire generation. Shammua (Shimea) the Son of David (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 14:4) “Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon” were the first four sons born to David after his capture of Jerusalem. As the eldest of those Jerusalem-born princes, Shammua’s birth signals the beginning of God’s covenant blessings on David’s newly established capital (2 Samuel 5:6-12). Although Scripture records no further exploits, the listing itself testifies to God’s fulfillment of His promise to “make for you a great name” (2 Samuel 7:9). The chronicler’s parallel list (1 Chronicles 14:4) preserves the same order, confirming textual consistency and the reliability of the historical record. Shammua the Levite Ancestor in the Post-Exilic Community (Nehemiah 11:17) In the resettlement of Jerusalem, a Levite named Shammua appears in the family line of the temple singer Abda: “Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun”. His placement within the Jeduthun guild of musicians links him to the worship reforms initiated by David (1 Chronicles 16:41-42) and re-established after the exile. The continuity of Levitical service from monarchy to post-exilic era highlights God’s preservation of worship through judgment and restoration. Shammua the Priestly Leader of Bilgah (Nehemiah 12:18) During the high-priesthood of Joiakim, Shammua headed the priestly division of Bilgah: “of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan”. His leadership in the twenty-third course (compare 1 Chronicles 24:14) demonstrates that the structured priestly rotations instituted by David remained operative centuries later. The mention in a list devoted to covenantal renewal festivals (Nehemiah 12) shows the priesthood’s central role in re-dedicating the rebuilt walls and temple. Theological and Ministry Significance 1. Faith versus Fear—The Reubenite spy’s failure warns contemporary believers that majority opinion can be faithless; divine promises must guide corporate decision-making. Lessons for the Church • Spiritual leadership demands fidelity to God’s word; disobedient reports still breed wilderness wanderings today. Forms and Transliterations שַׁמּ֔וּעַ שַׁמּ֖וּעַ שַׁמּ֣וּעַ שמוע šam·mū·a‘ šammūa‘ shamMuaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:4 HEB: לְמַטֵּ֣ה רְאוּבֵ֔ן שַׁמּ֖וּעַ בֶּן־ זַכּֽוּר׃ NAS: of Reuben, Shammua the son KJV: of Reuben, Shammua the son INT: the tribe of Reuben Shammua the son of Zaccur 2 Samuel 5:14 1 Chronicles 14:4 Nehemiah 11:17 Nehemiah 12:18 5 Occurrences |
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