A personal name appearing in military and genealogical contexts. In 2 Samuel 23:11, Shammah son of Agee is named as one of David's mighty men, celebrated for defending a lentil field against the Philistines. In 1 Chronicles 7:37, Shamma is listed among the descendants of Asher, part of the tribal genealogies. The name may mean 'desolation' or 'astonishment,' though the etymology is uncertain. The Septuagint offers varied transliterations (Semma, etc.), and it's unclear whether the two individuals are related or if the name was simply common. Both contexts situate the name within Israel's tribal and military heritage.