Ishvi יִשְׁוִי
Son of Asher, grandson of Jacob.
Who is Ishvi in the Bible?
Ishvi, also known as Isui, was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob, making him a member of the ancient Israelite tribe of Asher. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:17 and Numbers 26:44 as part of genealogical records that list the descendants of Jacob during the family's descent into Egypt and later during a wilderness census. Ishvi is listed among his brothers Imnah, Ishvah, and Beriah, and his sister Serah, all children of Asher. Though no details are provided about his personal life or descendants, his inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tribal lineage in establishing Israel's identity as God's chosen people and demonstrates how the twelve tribes of Israel descended from Jacob's sons.
Biography
Ishvi, also known as Isui, is mentioned in three passages as a son of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.17, Num.26.44, 1 Chronicles Num.7.30). He is listed alongside his brothers Imnah, Ishvah, and Beriah, and his sister Serah. As a grandson of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, Ishvi was a member of the Israelite tribe of Asher.
In Num.26.44, Ishvi is referred to as Isui, which may be an alternate spelling or pronunciation of his name. This passage is part of a census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness, where the clans of Asher are listed according to their ancestors, including Ishvi (Isui).
No additional information is given about Ishvi's life, descendants, or role within the tribe. His inclusion in these genealogies helps to establish the family structure within the tribe of Asher and demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply greatly.
Family
Siblings
- Imnah MaleFather of KoreA Levite during Hezekiah's reign.View full profile →
- Ishvah 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
3 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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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:44
"These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah."
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 | יִשְׁוִי |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | יִשְׁוִי |
| Group | Hebrew | יִשְׁוִי |
Ishvi
Num.26.44">Nu 26:44, the King James Version "Jesuites"), the King James Version "Isui," "Jesui," and "Ishui."
(2) The name is also found among the sons of Saul (1Sa 14:49), the King James Version "Ishui."
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