Ishvah יִשְׁוָה
Son of Asher, grandson of Jacob.
Who is Ishvah in the Bible?
Ishvah was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis 46:17 and 1 Chronicles 7:30. He was one of four sons born to Asher, alongside his brothers Imnah, Ishuah, and Beriah, and had a sister named Serah. As a descendant of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, Ishvah belonged to the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. While the Bible provides no details about his individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogies serves the important purpose of documenting the lineage of Asher and illustrating how the Israelite population grew during their time in Egypt, establishing the tribal structure that would later form the foundation of the nation of Israel.
Biography
Ishvah is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible as a son of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.17, 1 Chronicles Gen.7.30). He is listed along with his brothers Imnah, Ishuah, and Beriah, as well as his sister Serah. As a grandson of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, Ishvah was a member of the Israelite tribe of Asher.
No other details are provided about Ishvah's life or role within the clan. His inclusion in these genealogies serves to trace the lineage of Asher and demonstrate the growth of the Israelite population in Egypt, as well as to establish the tribal structure that would later be important in the organization of the nation of Israel.
Family
Siblings
- Imnah MaleFather of KoreA Levite during Hezekiah's reign.View full profile →
- Ishvi Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher and head of a clanView full profile →
- Serah Tribe of AsherSister of ImnahDaughter of Asher, sister of Asher's sonsView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:17
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:30
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁוָה |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | יִשְׁוָה |