Elishama

Elishama was a descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.

The name Elishama means “God hearing”

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 2:41; only referred to as Elishama (אֱלִישָׁמָע); a son of Jekamiah.

Glossary entries

Elishama

Family members

Father

Jekamiah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.