(desolation). (1) A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:13,17; 1 Chron. 1:37). (2) Third son of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:9; 17:13). Called also, Shimea, Shimeah, and Shimma. (3) One of the three greatest of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11-17,33). (4) Another of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:25). Shammoth (1 Chron. 11:27). Shamhuth (1 Chron. 27:8).