elishama Summary and Overview

whom God hears. (1.) A prince of Benjamin, grandfather of Joshua (Num. 1:10; 1 Chr. 7:26). (2.) One of David's sons (2 Sam. 5:16). (3.) Another of David's sons (1 Chr. 3:6). (4.) A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law (2 Chr. 17:8).

(whom God hears). 1. The "prince" or "captain" of the tribe of Ephraim in the wilderness of Sinai. #Nu 1:10; 2:18; 7:48; 10:22| (B.C. 1491.) From #1Ch 7:26| we find that he was grandfather to the great Joshua. 2. A son of King David. #1Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8; 14:7| 3. Another son of David, #1Ch 3:6| who in the other lists is called ELISHUA. (B.C. after 1044.) 4. A descendant of Judah. #1Ch 2:41| 5. The father of Nethaniah and grandfather of Ishmael. #2Ki 25:25; Jer 41:1| 6. Scribe of King Jehoiakim. #Jer 36:12,20,21| (B.C. 605.) 7. A priest in the time of Jehoshaphat. #2Ch 17:8| (B.C. 912).

ELISH'AMA (whom God hears). 1. The prince of Ephraim in the wilderness of Sinai. Num 1:10; Num 2:18; Num 7:48, Num 7:53; Num 10:22; 1 Chr 7:26. 2, 3. Sons of David. 2 Sam 5:16; 1 Chr 3:6, 1 Chr 3:8; 1 Chr 14:7. 1. A priest in Jehoshaphat's day. 2 Chr 17:8. 2. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:41. 3. The grandfather of Ishmael, who killed Gedaliah. 2 Kgs 25:25; Jer 41:1. 4. A scribe to Jehoiakim. Jer 36:12, Jer 36:20-21.

1. Numbers 1:10; Numbers 2:18; Numbers 7:48; Numbers 10:22; 1 Chronicles 7:26-27. 1 Chronicles 7:2. 2 Samuel 5:15-16; 1 Chronicles 3:6; 1 Chronicles 3:8; 1 Chronicles 14:7. 3. 1 Chronicles 2:41. According to tradition, father of Nethaniah and grandfather of Ishmael, "of the seed royal" at the captivity (2 Kings 25:25; Jeremiah 41:1). 4. Jeremiah 36:12; Jeremiah 36:20-21. Jeremiah 36:5. 2 Chronicles 17:8.