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Shammua (spy)

The spy sent from the tribe of Reuben to scout Canaan.

Role: Spy of Reuben
Lived: c. 13th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Reuben
Tribe/lineage: Reuben

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Zaccur.
Numbers 13:4
↳ Zaccur (Num 13:4)
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Reuben.
Numbers 13:4

Where in scripture

Numbers

These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.

Numbers 13:4 — Spy from Reuben

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Numbers 13:4

Family

ZaccurShammua