Lexical Definition
קִישִׁי Qîyshîy (kee-shee') Kishi N:N-M-P
from קוֹשׁ; bowed
Kishi.
- § Kishi = "bow of Jehovah"
- Kishi, an Israelite
1) a Merarite Levite, father or ancestor of Ethan the minstrel in the time of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| קִישִׁ֔י | Kishi | 1Chr.6.44 |
| Κουσεί | of Kishi | LXX.1Chr.6.44 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44
- son of: Abdi (עַבְדִּי)
- father of: Jeduthun (יְדוּתוּן); also called Kushaiah at 1Ch.15.17
- Also named: qu.sha.ya.hu (קוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ "Kushaiah" קוּשָׁיָהוּ)
Profile
Male • Son of Abdi • A Levite and father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan')
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, was a Levite from the clan of Merari and the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44;
- referred to as Kishi קִישִׁי, or Kushaiah קוּשָׁיָהוּ;
- a son of Abdi עַבְדִּי;
- father of Jeduthun יְדוּתוּן.
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:44 and 15:17 as a Levite from the clan of Merari. He is identified as the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
In the genealogy of the Levites involved in temple service (1 Chronicles 6:31-48), Kishi is listed as the ancestor of Ethan, who was one of the main musicians appointed by David to lead worship (1 Chronicles 6:44). This highlights the family's involvement in the musical aspects of Levitical service.
Later, in the context of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, Kishi (Kushaiah) is again mentioned as the father of Ethan (1 Chronicles 15:17). Ethan, along with other skilled musicians, was appointed to play the bronze cymbals during the procession of the Ark.
The dual naming of Kishi and Kushaiah may indicate that he was known by both names or that one was a variant spelling of the other. Throughout these passages, Kishi (Kushaiah) is primarily known as the father of Ethan, a skilled musician who played a significant role in the worship services during the reign of King David.
All entries for Kishi or Kushaiah: קִישִׁי ☩ קוּשָׁיָהוּ