Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(heard). (1) The Reubenite spy (Num. 13:4). (2) A son of David, born in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:14; 1 Chron. 14:4). Shimea (1 Chron. 3:5). (3) A Levite (Neh. 11:17). (4) A priest representing the family of Bilgah (Neh. 12:18).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Zaccur, a Reubenite (Num. 13:4).
2. Son of David (2 Sam. 5:14; 1 Chron. 14:4). Called SHIMEA in 1 Chronicles 3:5.
3. Son of Galal, a Levite (Neh. 11:17). Called SHEMAIAH in 1 Chronicles 9:16.
4. Priest, “of Bilgah,” who returned from exile (Neh. 12:18).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Shammuwa`
Meaning:
from 8074; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites
KJV Usage:
Shammua, Shammuah
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a hearkener
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Hearing; he that is obeyed; rumor:―a son of David [SHAMMUA and SHIMEA], 2 Sam. 5:14. {Exauditio}