Ishi יִשְׁעִי
Son of Shimon, descendant of Judah.
Who is Ishi in the Bible?
Ishi was a son of Shimon and a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:20. Little is known about his life beyond his place in the family line of Judah, as the biblical text provides no details about his role or accomplishments. His name, meaning "my husband" or "my man," appears solely within the context of tracing Judah's descendants during the Old Testament period. Ishi's inclusion in this genealogy demonstrates the biblical emphasis on preserving family lineages and tribal connections among God's chosen people.
Biography
Ishi is mentioned in a genealogy of the descendants of Judah (1Ch.4.20). He was the son of Shimon, who was from the clan of Judah. No other details are provided about Ishi's life or role within the clan. The genealogy focuses on tracing the lineage of Judah's descendants, and Ishi is listed as part of this family line. His name, which means "my husband" or "my man," is the only information given in the text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁעִי |