Old Testament
Ishmaiah
A Gibeonite warrior who joined David at Ziklag and later served as a leader of the tribe of Zebulun.
Ishmaiah was a mighty man among the thirty who defected to David while he was hiding from Saul at Ziklag. Later, in the administrative records of David's reign, he is identified as the tribal leader of the Zebulunites. His service highlights the diverse coalition of warriors who supported David's rise to the throne.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 12:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:19
Where Ishmaiah appears
2 verses · 2 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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