Anat
Father of Shamgar
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In the Bible, Anat is known only as the father of Shamgar, one of Israel's judges. He is mentioned in the Book of Judges as the father of the hero who struck down 600 Philistines with an oxgoad. The name "Anat" is identical to the name of the Canaanite goddess of war and fertility, Anat, and the expression "son of Anat" may be interpreted as a patronym, a clan designation, or an honorific title for a warrior-like figure. This connection may suggest a mixed cultural background or influence from Canaanite culture in Shamgar's homeland.
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Shamgar, son of Anat, is mentioned as a judge
Shamgar, son of Anat, struck down 600 Philistines with an oxgoad and saved Israel. Anat is identified here as the father of this hero.
Shamgar mentioned in the Song of Deborah
In the triumphant song of Deborah and Barak, "in the days of Shamgar, son of Anat" is mentioned as a time when roads lay deserted and travelers had to take detours, describing the difficult situation in Israel before Deborah's time.