Lexical Definition
אֱלִישָׁמָע ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ (el-ee-shaw-maw') Elishama N:N-M-P
from אֵל and שָׁמַע; God of hearing
Elishama.
- § Elishama = "my God has heard"
- Elishama, the name of seven Israelites
1) an Ephraimite chief in the wilderness
2) a son of David
3) Jehoiakim's secretary
4) a priest who taught the law
5) a man of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע | Elishama | 2Chr.17.8 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.8
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֱלִישָׁמָע (God has heard, compare יִשְׁמָעֵאל, & Sabean אלסמע, יסמעאל Hal187, 193)
a. chief of Ephraim Num 1:10; Num 2:18; Num 7:48; Num 7:53; Num 10:22; 1Chr 7:26.
b. son of David 2Sam 5:16; 1Chr 3:6; 1Chr 3:8; 1Chr 14:7.
c. scribe of Jehoiakim Jer 36:12; Jer 36:20; Jer 36:21.
d. one of the royal seed 2Kgs 25:25; Jer 41:1.
e. a man of Judah 1Chr 2:41. feminine a priest 2Chr 17:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 1:10 · 2:18 · 7:48 · 7:53 · 10:22 |
| 2 Samuel | 5:16 |
| 2 Kings | 25:25 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:41 · 3:6 · 3:8 · 7:26 · 14:7 |
| 2 Chronicles | 17:8 |
| Jeremiah | 36:12 · 36:20 · 36:21 · 41:1 |
Profile
Male • A Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elishama was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah (2Ch.17.8).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.8;
- only referred to as Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע.
Elishama is mentioned as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah (2Ch.17.8). During Jehoshaphat's reign, he initiated a program to instruct the people in the Law of the Lord. He sent officials, Levites, and priests throughout the cities of Judah to teach the people from the Book of the Law. Elishama was one of the Levites chosen for this task, indicating his knowledge and understanding of the Law. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Elishama's background, life, or other responsibilities as a Levite.
All entries for Elishama: אֱלִישָׁמָע