Ishmaiah Summary
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Ishmaiah son of Obadiah was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign.
chief officer for the Zebulunites, son of Obadiah (1CH 27:19)
Lineage: Obadiah › Ishmaiah
Names
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en
Ishmaiah
hearing or obeying the Lord
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Ishmaiah
· Also called · H3460 none · 1CH 27:19 y-h-v-h heard
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he
יִשְׁמַעְיָהוּ
yishəmaəyahu · H3460 · 1CH 27:19 y-h-v-h heard
- he יִשְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ · H3460H
- el Σαμαιας Samaias · none · 1CH 27:19
- bg Ишмая
Mentioned in (1)
SDA Books (2)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 4 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 7 bibliographic references from the official index
Family of origin
- Father: Obadiah
- Mother: Unknown
Ishmaiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ishmaiah son of Obadiah is mentioned in 1Ch 27:19 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign. The passage lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes' affairs and resources.
As the leader of Zebulun, Ishmaiah would have been in charge of managing the tribe's military, economic, and social matters. He served as a liaison between the tribe and the king, ensuring that Zebulun's interests were represented and that the tribe fulfilled its obligations to the kingdom.
The text does not provide any additional information about Ishmaiah's background, family, or specific actions during his time as leader. His inclusion in this list highlights the organized structure of David's kingdom and the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and unity within Israel.
Ishmaiah 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Son of Obadiah, and viceroy of Zebulun under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:19).
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