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Elishama

Elishama was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim during the wilderness journey.

The name Elishama means “God hearing”

MaleTribe of EphraimEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament2 books8 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:10; only referred to as Elishama (אֱלִישָׁמָע); a son of Ammihud; father of Nun.

Glossary entries

Elishama

Family members

Father

Ammihud

Children

Nun

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 2 verses that refer to Elishama without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Numbers 1:10
    …from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
  2. Numbers 2:18
    On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
  3. Numbers 2:19Referred to, not named
    …and his division numbers 40,500.
  4. Numbers 7:48
    On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.
  5. Numbers 7:53
    …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.
  6. Numbers 10:22
    Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.
  7. 1 Chronicles 7:26
    Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
  8. 1 Chronicles 7:27Referred to, not named
    Nun his son, and Joshua his son.