Overview
The name Shammah appears several times in Scripture, referring to different individuals across Old Testament history. Most significantly, Shammah was one of David's thirty mighty men, recorded for his heroic defense against enemy forces. His actions demonstrate the kind of courage and unwavering faith that characterized David's most loyal warriors.
Key Scriptures
"After him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together at a place where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines. But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and killed the Philistines" (2 Samuel 23:11-12, ESV).
"Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite" (2 Samuel 23:25, ESV).
Application
Shammah's willingness to stand alone against overwhelming odds challenges believers to remain faithful and courageous in their convictions, regardless of opposition or circumstances.