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The Hararite

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(mountaineer, of the mountain): a) Shammah, son of Agee, the Hararite, is mentioned as one of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11); b) and c) (2 Sam. 23:33; 1 Chron. 11:34, 35) Shammah the Hararite and Ahiam, son of Sharar the Hararite [as given], are likewise numbered among the mighty men in David’s army.

Scripture cited

2 Kingdoms 23:11 2 Kingdoms 23:33 1 Chronicles 11:34

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