Lexical Definition
יִשְׁמְרַי Yishmᵉray (yish-mer-ah'-ee) Ishmerai N:N-M-P
from שָׁמַר; preservative
Ishmerai.
- § Ishmerai = "He keeps me"
- Jishmerai, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite of the family of Elpaal
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִשְׁמְרַ֧י | and Ishmerai | 1Chr.8.18 |
| Ιασσημαρί | Ishmerai | LXX.1Chr.8.18 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.18
- son of: Elpaal (אֶלְפַּעַל)
- brother of: Eber (עֵבֵר), Misham (מִשְׁעָם), Shemed (שֶׁמֶר), Beriah (בְּרִיעָה), Shema (שֶׁמַע), Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה), Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), Hizki (חִזְקִי), Heber (חֶבֶר), Izliah (יִזְלִיאָה) and Jobab (יוֹבָב)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשְׁמְרַי proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1Chr 8:18, Σαμαρει; A Ιεσαμαρι, ᵐ5L Ιασσημαρι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:18 |
Profile
Male • Son of Elpaal • Descendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ishmerai was a descendant of Benjamin through Elpaal (1Ch.8.18).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.18;
- only referred to as Ishmerai יִשְׁמְרַי;
- son of Elpaal אֶלְפַּעַל;
- a brother of Eber עֵבֵר, Misham מִשְׁעָם, Shemed שֶׁמֶר, Beriah בְּרִיעָה, Shema שֶׁמַע, Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה, Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם, Hizki חִזְקִי, Heber חֶבֶר, Izliah יִזְלִיאָה and Jobab יוֹבָב.
Ishmerai is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:18. He is listed as one of the sons of Elpaal, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Shaharaim.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Ishmerai's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No other details are provided about Ishmerai's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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