Ishmael
Ishmael was the son of Jehohanan, who supported Jehoiada in making Joash king.
The name Ishmael means “God that hears”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 23:1; only referred to as Ishmael (יִשְׁמָעֵאל); a son of Jehohanan.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יִשְׁמָעֵאלIshmael
Mentions
- Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.