People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Shammai, son of Rekem

The name Shammai means “my name; my desolations.” Shammai is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:44.

Family of Shammai

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Key verses about Shammai

  • 1 Chronicles 2:44

    And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:45

    And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur.

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