Elishuaאֱלִישׁוּעַ
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
- AmnonTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- ChileabTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- AbsalomTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- AdonijahMaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- ShephatiahMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- IthreamTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- ShammuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ShobabTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- NathanTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- SolomonTribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- IbharTribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NephegTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- JaphiaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElishamaTribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- EliadaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElipheletTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- TamarTribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- ElpeletTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NogahTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- JerimothMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel1 verse
- 2 Samuel 5:15
"Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,"
1 Chronicles2 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 |