Elisheba אֱלִישֶׁ֫בַע
Aaron's wife and Nahshon's daughter.
Who is Elisheba in the Bible?
Elisheba was the wife of Aaron, Israel's first High Priest, and the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, a leader of the tribe of Judah (Exodus 6:23). She bore Aaron four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, all of whom served as priests in the Tabernacle alongside their father. Her marriage to Aaron connected the priestly line of Levi with the royal tribe of Judah, symbolizing the unity of Israel's religious and tribal leadership. While the Bible provides no further details about her personal life or activities, Elisheba's significance lies in her role as the mother of the priestly line that would serve Israel throughout its history.
Biography
Elisheba is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites as the wife of Aaron, the first High Priest of Israel (Exo.6.23). She was the daughter of Amminadab and the sister of Nahshon, who was the leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus (Num.1.7). Elisheba married Aaron and bore him four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Her sons served as priests alongside their father, Aaron. Elisheba's marriage to Aaron highlights the connection between the priestly Levites and the royal tribe of Judah. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elisheba's life or her role as the wife of the High Priest.
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Offspring
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Abihu Tribe of LeviA priestSon of AaronView full profile →
- Eleazar Tribe of LeviSon of MahliSon of Mahli, had no sons, only daughtersView full profile →
- Ithamar Tribe of LeviA priestYoungest son of Aaron; served as priest.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:23
"And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישֶׁ֫בַע |