Old Testament
Kishi
A Merarite Levite and father of Ethan, who served as a musician during the transport of the Ark.
Kishi is identified in 1 Chronicles 15:17 as a descendant of Merari and the father of Ethan, a prominent musician appointed by the Levites during David's reign. He is also known as Kushaiah in 1 Chronicles 15:19. His significance lies in his lineage and his son's role in the liturgical service established for the Ark of the Covenant.
In the text
- Verses
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- Books
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- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:17
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:17
Where Kishi appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn 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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