Jeush יְעוּשׁ
A descendant of Bilhan from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Jeush in the Bible?
Jeush was a descendant of Bilhan from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10 as one of Bilhan's sons. He appears in the genealogical records of Benjamin that were compiled during King David's reign. While Jeush himself is not described as performing any major role in biblical history, his inclusion in the tribal genealogy underscores the importance of maintaining accurate family records among the Israelite tribes, particularly for establishing inheritance rights and tribal identity during the united monarchy period.
Biography
Jeush is mentioned in 1Ch.7.10 as one of the sons of Bilhan, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which is given in the context of the census taken during the reign of King David.
Family
Siblings
- Benjamin Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Ehud Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanA Benjamite, son of Bilhan.View full profile →
- Chenaanah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zethan Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Tarshish Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Ahishahar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:10
"The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעוּשׁ |