Jeshishai
Jeshishai was an ancestor of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan, as mentioned in the genealogy of Gad in 1 Chronicles.
The name Jeshishai means “ancient; rejoicing exceedingly”
MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:14; only referred to as Jeshishai (יְשִׁישַׁי); a son of Jahdo; father of Michael.
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Alternative names
- יְשִׁישַׁיJeshishai
Mentions
- These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.