Abishua אֲבִישׁוּעַ
Descendant of Benjamin, son of Bela
Who is Abishua in the Bible?
Abishua was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin and the son of Bela, who himself was a direct son of Benjamin, the patriarch of one of Israel's twelve tribes. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:4, where he is listed among the sons of Bela in the lineage of Benjamin. Though little is known about Abishua personally beyond his genealogical placement, his inclusion in the biblical record establishes the family lines of the Benjamite tribe and demonstrates the continuity of Israel's tribal heritage.
Biography
Abishua is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.8.4 as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin, the patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which traces the descendants of Benjamin.
Family
Siblings
- Ard Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaGrandson of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Ezbon Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin warriorSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Iri Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Addar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Abihud Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Ahoah Tribe of BenjaminDavid's warriorDescendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:4
"Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִישׁוּעַ |