Ishi יִשְׁעִי
Head of a father's house in Manasseh.
Biography
Ishi is listed as one of the heads of a father's house in the half-tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.5.24). He is mentioned alongside other leaders such as Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. These men are described as mighty warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses. The context suggests that they were influential leaders within the tribe of Manasseh, responsible for their clans and families.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:24
"These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: even Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valor, famous men, heads of their fathers’ houses."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁעִי | H3469J |