Shammah, Son of Agee
Shammah, Son of AgeeShammah the Hararite (epithet)Third of the Three Mighty Men (title)
Third of David's elite Three Mighty Men — who took his stand in the middle of a plot of lentils when the entire army fled from the Philistines, defended the field single-handedly, and saw the LORD work a great victory.
Testament
OT
Historical Era
The United Monarchy
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Season 13
Key Passage
1 Samuel 22:1–2
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Hebrew: Shammah — 'Astonishment / Desolation (to the enemy)'
2 Samuel 23:11
To a coward it looked like 'just a patch of beans,' but to Shammah that lentil plot was covenant territory that belonged to the people of God — and he refused to give the enemy a single inch.
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Trained alongside David in the wilderness caverns of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1–2), Shammah son of Agee the Hararite stood as the third member of 'The Three.' When the Philistines gathered in force at Lehi where there was a plot of ground full of lentils and the troops fled in panic, Shammah planted his feet right in the middle of the plot, defended it, and struck down the Philistines — 'and the LORD worked a great victory' (2 Samuel 23:11–12).
How Students Search & Remember Shammah, Son of Agee:
“defended a field of lentils alone when the army fled”“shammah son of agee the hararite”“third of david's three mighty men”
ESV Scripture Index:
1 Samuel 22:1–22 Samuel 23:11–12
Season 13 • Episode 1
Main Character
1 Samuel 22 & 2 Samuel 23
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The Outlaw Academy — David's 400 Outlaws at Adullam
Role in Storytime: Third of the Three Mighty Men who planted his feet in the middle of a lentil plot and defended it alone when the army fled.
David disciples 400 broken outcasts in the Cave of Adullam into legendary Mighty Men.
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David's 400 Outlaws at Adullam (1 Samuel 22 & 2 Samuel 23)
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Greek • G3100
Matheteuo — “Discipleship”
To train as a disciple, to cause one to become a pupil, to attach oneself to a teacher to acquire their character, discipline, and skill.
Hebrew • H5725
Adullam — “Refuge”
A closed place, a limestone cavern, a stronghold of safety.
Hebrew • H8269
Sar — “Captain”
A head person, chief, commander, leader of an army.
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Season 13 Companion Study Workbook
Season 13: Battlefield Commission
Workbook Story Time: p. 8 • Greek/Hebrew Roots: p. 10