Old Testament
Ishi
A descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Ishi is identified in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron of the tribe of Judah. The text lists him as the son of Appaim and the father of Sheshan. His inclusion serves to document the ancestral lineage and tribal structure of the house of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:31
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:24
Where Ishi appears
4 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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