Ishi יִשְׁעִי
Son of Appaim, descendant of Judah.
Who is Ishi in the Bible?
Ishi was a son of Appaim and a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:31. He belonged to the line of Sheshan through the clan of Jerahmeel, tracing his ancestry through Sheshan's daughter who married an Egyptian servant named Jarha. While scripture provides no further details about Ishi's personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in this genealogy demonstrates the continuation of his family's lineage within the tribe of Judah. His name, meaning "my husband" or "my man," carries symbolic significance in biblical tradition, as it represents the intimate relationship between God and his people.
Biography
Ishi is named in a genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.31). He was the son of Appaim and is listed among the descendants of Sheshan, who was from the clan of Jerahmeel. The genealogy traces Sheshan's line through his daughter, who married an Egyptian servant named Jarha (1Ch.2.34-35). Ishi is mentioned as part of this lineage, demonstrating the continuation of Sheshan's family line. No further details are provided about Ishi's life or role within the clan. 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 2:31
"The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁעִי |
Ishi (1)
(3) A Simeonite, whose sons led 500 of their tribe against the Amalekites in Mt. Seir (1Ch 4:42).
(4) One of the chiefs of Manasseh East of the Jordan (1Ch 5:24).
ish'-i, i'-shi ('ishi, "my husband"; Septuagint ho aner mou): The name symbolic of Yahweh's relation to Israel which Hosea (2:16) declares shall be used when Baali, "my lord," has become hateful on account of its ass