A son of King David born in Jerusalem.
Elishama
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:16.
אֱלִישָׁמָעElishama
The name means “God hearing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- David
- Mother
- Jerusalem wives
- Brothers and sisters
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Elishama Written by AI
Elishama was one of the sons of King David born to him in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8; 14.7). He was born after David had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered the city of Jerusalem. Elishama is consistently listed among David's sons born in Jerusalem, confirming his place in the royal family. However, the Bible does not provide any additional information about Elishama's life, role, or significance in the kingdom of Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Elishama, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom God hears. (1.) A prince of Benjamin, grandfather of Joshua (Num. 1:10; 1 Chr. 7:26). (2.) One of David’s sons (2 Sam. 5:16). (3.) Another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:6). (4.) A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law (2 Chr. 17:8).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 5:16
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
- 1 Chronicles 3:8
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
- 1 Chronicles 14:7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.