Ishbahיִשְׁבַּח
Son of Mered in the genealogy of Judah
Who is Ishbah in the Bible?
Ishbah was a son of Mered mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:17. He is known as the father and founder of two towns, Keilah and Eshtemoa, which were later allotted to the Levites within Judah's territory (Joshua 21:14). Ishbah appears only once in Scripture, serving primarily as a genealogical record of Judah's descendants and the settlement patterns of ancient Israel. His significance lies in connecting family lineage to the establishment of towns that played roles in Israel's tribal and religious organization.
Biography
Ishbah is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.4.17, within the genealogical records of the descendants of Judah. He is identified as the father (ie founder) of Keilah and Eshtemoa, a town allotted to the Levites within the territory of Judah (Jos.21.14), likely named after Ishbah's son or his descendants who settled there.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- MiriamTribe of Judah(?)Sister of ShammaiA descendant of Judah, mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
- ShammaiTribe of JudahSon of OnamSon of Onam; father of Nadab and AbishurView full profile →
- JeredTribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered, founder of Gedor.View full profile →
- HeberTribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- JekuthielTribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered, founder of Zanoah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:17
"The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁבַּח |