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) |
|---|---|---|
| יִשִּׁיָּֽה | Isshiah | 1Chr.24.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.21
- son of: Rehabiah (רְחַבְיָה)
- father of: Joram (יוֹרָם); also called Jeshaiah at 1Ch.26.25
- Also named: ye.sha.yah (יְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ "Jeshaiah" יְשַׁעְיָה)
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 • Son of Rehabiah • Levite, descendant of Rehabiah during David's reign.
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Isshiah (or Jeshaiah) was a Levite, a descendant of Rehabiah, who served during King David's reign (1Ch.24.21, 26.25).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.21;
- referred to as Isshiah יִשִּׁיָּה, or Jeshaiah יְשַׁעְיָה;
- a son of Rehabiah רְחַבְיָה;
- father of Joram יוֹרָם.
Isshiah, also known as Jeshaiah, is mentioned in two passages in 1 Chronicles as a Levite who served during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 24:21, he is listed among the descendants of Rehabiah in the context of organizing the Levitical duties.
In 1 Chronicles 26:25, Isshiah (Jeshaiah) is mentioned as a relative of Shelomoth, who was in charge of the treasuries. The passage states that Shelomoth's relatives, including Jeshaiah, were also responsible for the treasuries.
As a Levite, Isshiah (Jeshaiah) would have been involved in various aspects of worship and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces.
The variation in the spelling of his name (Isshiah or Jeshaiah) is not uncommon in biblical texts and may reflect differences in pronunciation or transcription over time.
No other specific details are provided about Isshiah's (Jeshaiah's) life or role. His inclusion in these passages serves to highlight the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God, as well as the organization and administration of sacred duties during David's reign.
All entries for Isshiah or Jeshaiah: יִשִּׁיָּה ☩ יְשַׁעְיָה