Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע
A leader from the tribe of Ephraim.
Biography
Elishama was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. He was the son of Ammihud (Num.1.10) and grandfather of Joshua (1Ch.7.26). Elishama was appointed as the leader of the Ephraimites and was responsible for organizing and leading the tribe in the census, encampment, and offerings (Num.1.10; 2.18; 7.48,53; 10.22). As a tribal leader, he played a significant role in the administrative and military organization of the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elishama's life or leadership.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical booksNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:10
"Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur."
- Numbers 2:18
"“On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud."
- Numbers 7:48
"On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim,"
- Numbers 7:53
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud."
- Numbers 10:22
"The standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies. Elishama the son of Ammihud was over his army."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:26
"Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישָׁמָע | H0476G |