Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע
A Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law.
Biography
Elishama is mentioned as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah (2Ch.17.8). During Jehoshaphat's reign, he initiated a program to instruct the people in the Law of the Lord. He sent officials, Levites, and priests throughout the cities of Judah to teach the people from the Book of the Law. Elishama was one of the Levites chosen for this task, indicating his knowledge and understanding of the Law. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Elishama's background, life, or other responsibilities as a Levite.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:8
"and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישָׁמָע | H0476K |