Hushah

Hushah was either a descendant of Judah or a town founded by Ezer in the tribe of.

The name Hushah means “hasting; holding peace”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:4; only referred to as Hushah (חוּשָׁה); a son of Ezer.

Glossary entries

Hushah, Hushathites

Family members

Father

Ezer

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.