Shamgar, son of Anath, was a judge who lived before Israel's Monarchy, mentioned in Judges 3:31.
About Shamgar
Son of Anath from Beth-anath; a judge of Israel. Two brief references in the OT (Jgs 3:31; 5:6) tell us little of the man except for his one major exploit: the killing of 600 Philistines with an oxgoad. How such a feat was performed is not recorded. The oxgoad could have had a sharpened metal tip and may have been used as a spear. The timing of the reference indicates that his deeds took place early in the period of Philistine settlement in Canaan. Judges 5:6 would place him prior to the battle of Kishon (c. 1125 BC).
See also Judges, Book of.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Anath
Key References
After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.
In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways.
All Scripture References (2)
Judges (2)
After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.
In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways.