A descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.
Elishama
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:41.
אֱלִישָׁמָעElishama
The name means “God hearing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Jekamiah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Elishama Written by AI
Elishama is mentioned in the genealogy of Jerahmeel, a clan from the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:41). He was the son of Jekamiah and is listed among the descendants of Judah. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah, focusing on the clans of Jerahmeel, Hezron, and others. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no further information is provided about Elishama's life or role within the clan of Jerahmeel or the tribe of Judah.
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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
- 1 Chronicles 2:41
Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.