Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע
A descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.
Who is Elishama in the Bible?
Elishama was a descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:41. He was the son of Jekamiah and appears in the lineage that traces the clans of Judah, particularly the descendants of Jerahmeel and Hezron. Beyond this genealogical reference, no other details about his life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles preserves his place in the family line of Judah, contributing to the historical record of the tribe's descendants.
Biography
Elishama is mentioned in the genealogy of Jerahmeel, a clan from the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.41). He was the son of Jekamiah and is listed among the descendants of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 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.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:41
"Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישָׁמָע |
Elishama
(2) A son of David, born in Jerusalem (2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8).
(3) By textual corruption in 1Ch 3:6 for Elishua, another of David's sons; compare 2Sa 5:15.
(4) A scribe of Jehoiakim (Jer 36:12,20,21).
(5) One "of the seed royal," grandfather of Ishmael, the slayer of Gedaliah (2Ki 25:25; Jer 41:1).
(6) A man of the tribe of Judah (1Ch 2:41).
(7) One of the priests appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the law (2Ch 17:8).
F. K. Farr