Ishmael
Ishmael was a priest who had married a foreign woman and pledged to put her away during Ezra's reforms.
The name Ishmael means “God that hears”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 10:22; only referred to as Ishmael (יִשְׁמָעֵאל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יִשְׁמָעֵאלIshmael
Mentions
- From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.