desert. (1.) One of the "dukes" of Edom (Gen. 36:13, Gen. 36: 17).
(2.) One of the sons of Jesse (1-Sam 16:9). He is also called Shimeah (2-Sam 13:3) and Shimma (1-Chr 2:13).
(3.) One of David's three mighty men (2-Sam 23:11, 2-Sam 23: 12).
(4.) One of David's mighties (2-Sam 23:25); called also Shammoth (1-Chr 11:27) and Shamhuth (27:8).