Ancestor of Zephaniah the prophet
Cushi
Named in 1 verse of Zephaniah, first in Zephaniah 1:1.
כּוּשִׁיCushi
About Cushi Written by AI
Cushi is mentioned in Zephaniah 1:1 as part of the prophet Zephaniah's genealogy. He is listed as the son of Gedaliah and the grandson of Amariah, who was the son of Hezekiah. This genealogy serves to introduce Zephaniah and establish his lineage. The name Cushi may indicate that he or his ancestors had a connection to the land of Cush, which is associated with the region south of Egypt, including parts of modern-day Sudan and Ethiopia. However, it is not uncommon for names to be passed down through generations, and the name itself does not necessarily imply that Cushi himself was from that region. Apart from being mentioned in Zephaniah's genealogy, no other details about Cushi's life or role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish Zephaniah's background and family heritage.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Zephaniah 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah:
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.