Lexical Definition
יִשְׁמַעְיָה Yishmaʻyâh (yish-mah-yaw') Ishmaiah N:N-M-P
or יִשְׁמַעְיָהוּ Yishmaʻyâhûw (yish-mah-yaw'-hoo); from שָׁמַע and יָהּ; Jah will hear
Ishmaiah.
- § Ishmaiah = "Jehovah will hear"
- Jishmajah, the name of two Israelites
1) a Gibeonite and one of David's mighty warriors
2) a son of Obadiah and the ruler of the tribe of Zebulun in the time of king David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֧ה | and Ishmaiah | 1Chr.12.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשְׁמַעְיָ֫ה(וּׅ proper name, masculine (׳י heareth); — Σαμαιας:
1. יָה-, Gibeonite, one of David's heroes 1Chr 12:4.
2. יָהוּ- in Zebulun 1Chr 27:19.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:4 · 27:19 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Gibeonite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite was a mighty warrior among the Thirty who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.4).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4;
- only referred to as Ishmaiah יִשְׁמַעְיָה.
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:4 as one of the mighty warriors who joined David at Ziklag. He is described as a Gibeonite, indicating that he was from the city of Gibeon, which had made a treaty with Israel during the conquest of Canaan (Josh.9).
Ishmaiah is listed among the Benjamites who came to support David while he was hiding from King Saul. These men are described as brave warriors, armed with bows, and able to shoot arrows or sling stones right-handed or left-handed (1Ch.12.2).
The text highlights Ishmaiah's skill and prowess in battle by including him among the Thirty, an elite group of David's warriors. His presence among David's supporters demonstrates that David attracted valiant men from various tribes who recognized him as God's chosen leader for Israel.
No other details are provided about Ishmaiah's life or specific actions. His inclusion in this list emphasizes the diverse and capable group of warriors who helped David establish his kingdom.
All entries for Ishmaiah: יִשְׁמַעְיָה