Jeshishai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Jeshishai was an ancestor of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan, as mentioned in the genealogy of Gad in 1 Chronicles.
son of Jahdo (1CH 5:14), Gadite (1CH 5:11)
Lineage: Buz › Jahdo › Jeshishai
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Jeshishai
ancient; rejoicing exceedingly
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Jeshishai
· Also called · H3454 none · 1CH 5:14 aged
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יְשִׁישַׁי
yəshiyshay · H3454 · 1CH 5:14 aged
- he יְשִׁישַׁי · H3454
- el Ισαι Isai · none · 1CH 5:14
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Jeshishai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jeshishai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as an ancestor of the Gadite leaders who lived in the region of Bashan, known for its fertile land and pastures. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled east of the Jordan River. The mention of Jeshishai in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the connection between the Gadites and their ancestral heritage.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Jeshishai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jeshishai@1Ch.5.14) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, jeshishai_890)