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.

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

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
יִֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֖הוּ Ishmaiah 1Chr.27.19

Extended Information

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 • Son of Obadiah • Leader of the tribe of Zebulun under David.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign (1Ch.27.19).

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:19 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign. The passage lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes' affairs and resources.

As the leader of Zebulun, Ishmaiah would have been in charge of managing the tribe's military, economic, and social matters. He served as a liaison between the tribe and the king, ensuring that Zebulun's interests were represented and that the tribe fulfilled its obligations to the kingdom.

The text does not provide any additional information about Ishmaiah's background, family, or specific actions during his time as leader. His inclusion in this list highlights the organized structure of David's kingdom and the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and unity within Israel.

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