Kishi Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, was a Levite from the clan of Merari and the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
son of Abdi (1CH 6:44)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Merari › Mushi › Mahli › Shamer › Bani › Amzi › Hilkiah › Amaziah › Hashabiah › Malluch › Abdi › Kishi
Names
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Kishi
hardness; his gravity; his offense
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Kushaiah
· Also called same as Kishi
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Kishi
· Also called · H7029 none · 1CH 6:44 [poss.] gift; snarer
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Kish
· Also called · H7027 G2797 · 2CH 29:12 bow, power
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קִישִׁי
qiyshiy · H7029 · 1CH 6:44 [poss.] gift; snarer
- he קוּשָׁיָהוּ qushayahu · H6984 · 1CH 15:17
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he
קִישׁ
qiysh · H7027 · 2CH 29:12 bow, power
- he קִישִׁי · H7029
- he קוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ · H6984
- el Κισαι Kisai · none · 1CH 6:44
- el Κισαιου Kisaiou · none · 1CH 15:17
- el Κις Kis · G2797 · 2CH 29:12
- bg Кисий
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1508 BC – 1320 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
12 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1508 BC – 1208 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
13 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1575 BC – 1250 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1615 BC – 1265 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1596 BC – 1246 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1695 BC – 1320 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1685 BC – 1310 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1725 BC – 45 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1731 BC – AD 55 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1631 BC – AD 155 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1736 BC – AD 155 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1743 BC – AD 253 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1748 BC – AD 353 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1757 BC – AD 449 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1762 BC – AD 549 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1747 BC – AD 774 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1822 BC – AD 804 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2298 BC – AD 433 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2455 BC – AD 381 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2617 BC – AD 324 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2657 BC – AD 389 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2794 BC – AD 357 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2834 BC – AD 422 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2879 BC – AD 482 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3204 BC – AD 157 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2944 BC – AD 522 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3179 BC – AD 287 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3180 BC – AD 286 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3024 BC – AD 547 |
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Kishi Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, is mentioned in 1Ch 6:44 and 1Ch 15:17 as a Levite from the clan of Merari. He is identified as the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
In the genealogy of the Levites involved in temple service (1Ch 6:31-48), Kishi is listed as the ancestor of Ethan, who was one of the main musicians appointed by David to lead worship (1Ch 6:44). This highlights the family's involvement in the musical aspects of Levitical service.
Later, in the context of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, Kishi (Kushaiah) is again mentioned as the father of Ethan (1Ch 15:17). Ethan, along with other skilled musicians, was appointed to play the bronze cymbals during the procession of the Ark.
The dual naming of Kishi and Kushaiah may indicate that he was known by both names or that one was a variant spelling of the other. Throughout these passages, Kishi (Kushaiah) is primarily known as the father of Ethan, a skilled musician who played a significant role in the worship services during the reign of King David.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Kishi_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Kishi@1Ch.6.44-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, kishi_1788)