Bible Dictionary

Shammai

The name Shammai means “my name; my desolations”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(desolate).
  1. The son of Onam. (1 Chronicles 2:28,32)
  2. Son of Rekem. (1 Chronicles 2:44,45)
  3. One of the descendants of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:17)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

(1) A Jerahmeelite (1Ch 2:28,32).

(2) The son of Rekem and father of Maon (1Ch 2:44).

(3) A Judahite (1Ch 4:17).