Overview
Shammai appears in the genealogical listings of 1 Chronicles as part of the tribe of Judah's family line. He is identified as a son of Rekem and grandson of Hebron, tracing his ancestry through Caleb. While Shammai is not the focus of narrative accounts in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogical record affirms the careful documentation of Israel's tribal heritage and God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations.
Key Scriptures
"And Onam had sons: Shammai and Jada" (1 Chronicles 2:28, ESV). "The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur" (1 Chronicles 2:28, ESV). "And Shammai had sons: Ahban and Molid" (1 Chronicles 2:32, ESV).
Application
Though Shammai is remembered only through genealogy, his place in God's record reminds us that faithful service to God, regardless of prominence, matters eternally and has lasting spiritual significance for generations to come.