Son of Hur, descendant of Judah.
Ishma
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:3.
יִשְׁמָאIshma
The name means “named; marveling; desolation.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Hur
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Ishma Written by AI
Ishma is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the descendants of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:3). He is listed as one of the sons of Hur along with Jezreel and Idbash, though the text is difficult to interpret. The genealogy is focused on the clans and families within the tribe of Judah, and Ishma is included as part of this lineage. No further details are provided about his life, actions, or role within the clan. The name Ishma is the only information given in the text.
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
- 1 Chronicles 4:3
These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.