Overview
Shammuah (also spelled Shammua) was a son of King David born to him in Jerusalem. He appears in the genealogical records of David's descendants, though little is recorded about his individual life or accomplishments in Scripture. His name means "he has heard" or "heard of God" in Hebrew.
Key Scriptures
"These were the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon" (2 Samuel 5:14, NIV).
"Solomon, Shobab, Nathan, and Shimea, four sons of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel" (1 Chronicles 3:5, ESV).
"And these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four by Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel" (1 Chronicles 14:4, NASB).
Application
Shammuah's inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God's Word faithfully records the families and descendants of His people, showing that every life has value and purpose in God's sovereign plan.