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Shama

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(dutiful). The oldest son of Hothan, one of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:44⁴⁴Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, (1 Chronicles 11:44)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Son of Hothan and one of David’s mighty men (1 Chron. 11:44⁴⁴Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, (1 Chronicles 11:44)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

8091 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Shama`

Phonic:

shaw-maw’

Meaning:

from 8085; obedient; Shama, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Shama

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a hearkener

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

He heard; hearing; obedient:―one of David’s valiant men, 1 Chron. 11:44. {Exaudivit}