Kish
Kish, a Levite from the clan of Merari, participated in the purification of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
The name Kish means “hard; difficult; straw; for age”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 29:12; only referred to as Kish (קִישׁ); a son of Abdi.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- קִישׁKish
Mentions
- Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;