Elishama Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Elishama was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah.
priest sent by Jehoshaphat (2CH 17:8)
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· Also called · H476 none · 2CH 17:8 G-d [El] has heard
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אֱלִישָׁמָע
eliyshama · H476 · 2CH 17:8 G-d [El] has heard
- he אֱלִישָׁמָע · H0476K
- el Ελισαμα Elisama · none · 2CH 17:8
- bg Елисама
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SDA Books (6)
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 3 related paragraphs
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Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903) Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Prophets and Kings Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 2 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 7 bibliographic references from the official index
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Special Testimonies on Church Schools Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Elishama Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Elishama is mentioned as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah (2Ch 17:8). During Jehoshaphat's reign, he initiated a program to instruct the people in the Law of the Lord. He sent officials, Levites, and priests throughout the cities of Judah to teach the people from the Book of the Law. Elishama was one of the Levites chosen for this task, indicating his knowledge and understanding of the Law. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Elishama's background, life, or other responsibilities as a Levite.
Elishama 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law (2 Chr. 17:8).
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