Lexical Definition
יִשִּׁיָּה Yishshîyâh (yish-shee-yaw') Isshiah N:N-M-P
or יִשִּׁיָּהוּ Yishshîyâhûw (yish-shee-yaw'-hoo); from נָשָׁה and יָהּ; Jah will lend
Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah.
- § Ishiah or Ishijah or Jesiah = "Jehovah will lend"
- Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites
1) a Korhite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
2) the 5th of 5 sons of Izrahiah and one of the heads of the tribe of Issachar in the time of David
3) a Levite, the 2nd son of Uzziel and grandson of Kohath
4) another Levite, son of Rehabiah
5) a descendant of Harim who had a foreign wife
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְ֠יִשִּׁיָּהוּ | and Isshiah | 1Chr.12.6 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשִּׁיָּהוּ, יִשִּׁיָּה
proper name, masculine 1. יִשִּׁיָּהוּ 1Chr 12:7* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:6*) one of David's heroes, ᵐ5 Ιησουνει, A. Ιεσια, ᵐ5L Ιεσσουε.
2. יִשִּׁיָּה, a man of Issachar 1Chr 7:3, ᵐ5 Εισια, Ιεσια, ᵐ5L Ιωσια (and so in following).
3. Levites:
a. 1Chr 23:20; 1Chr 24:25 (twice in verse).
b. 1Chr 24:21, ᵐ5 Ισεια, etc.
4. one of those strange wives Ezra 10:31, ᵐ5 Ιεσς(ε)ια.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:3 · 12:6* · 12:7* · 23:20 · 24:21 · 24:25 |
| Ezra | 10:31 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Korahite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Isshiah the Korahite was one of the warriors who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.6).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6;
- only referred to as Isshiah יִשִּׁיָּה.
Isshiah the Korahite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:6 as one of the warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from King Saul. The Korahites were a Levitical family known for their role in worship and temple service (2Ch.20.19).
Isshiah is listed among other Korahites, including Elkanah, Jesiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who are described as "mighty men of valor" and "men trained for battle, who could handle shield and spear" (1Ch.12.8). These men played a crucial role in supporting David during a difficult time and helped him establish his kingdom.
No further details are given about Isshiah's specific actions or role within David's army. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse group of skilled warriors who were loyal to David and played a part in his rise to power.
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