Elishua אֱלִישׁוּעַ
A son of David born in Jerusalem.
Who is Elishua in the Bible?
Elishua, also known as Elishama, was a son of King David born to him in Jerusalem after David had established his kingdom and conquered the city (2 Samuel 5:15; 1 Chronicles 14:5). The same individual appears in the genealogical records of David's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3:6, though the alternate name suggests possible textual variations in the manuscript tradition. Elishua represents one of the many sons David fathered during his reign in Jerusalem, contributing to the lineage that would eventually lead to the messianic line of Judah. While little is known of his personal life or significance, he is part of the historical record documenting David's family and the establishment of the Davidic dynasty.
Biography
Elishua, also referred to as Elishama, is mentioned in the lists of King David's sons born to him in Jerusalem (2Sa.5.15; 1Ch.14.5; 3.6). He was born after David had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered the city of Jerusalem. The name Elishua appears in the list of David's sons in 2 Samuel 5 and 1 Chronicles 14, while the name Elishama is used in the genealogy of David's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3. This suggests that the two names refer to the same individual.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Amnon Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- Chileab Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- Absalom Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- Adonijah MaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Ithream Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- Shammua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Nathan Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- Solomon Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- Ibhar Tribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nepheg Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Japhia Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Elishama Tribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Eliada Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Tamar Tribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- Elpelet Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nogah Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 5:15
"Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 14:5
"Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,"
- 1 Chronicles 3:6
"David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישׁוּעַ |
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִישָׁמָע |