abishua Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
abishua in Easton's Bible Dictionary
father of welfare; i.e., "fortunate." (1.) The grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:4). (2.) The son of Phinehas the high priest (1 Chr. 6:4,5,50; Ezra 7:5).
abishua in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ABISH'UA (father of deliverance). (1). Son of Phineas the high priest. 1 Chr 6:4, 1 Chr 6:5, 1 Chr 6:50; Ezr 7:5. (2). A descendant of Benjamin. 1 Chr 8:4.
abishua in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("father of safety".) 1. Son of Phinehas, fourth high priest (1 Chronicles 6:50). The Chronicon of Alexandria shows that his pontificate included the period of Ehud's judgeship, and probably of Eglon's oppression. Father of Bukki (1 Chronicles 6:4-5; 1 Chronicles 6:50-51; Ezra 7:4-5). Josephus (Ant. 8:1, 3) says he was succeeded in the priesthood by Eli; his descendants, until Zadok, falling to the rank of private persons. 2. Son of Bela of Benjamin: 1 Chronicles 8:4.