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Elishua

אֱלִישׁוּעַ/ee-LISH-oo-uh/

“God is salvation, or God is rich”

Summary

One of David's sons born at Jerusalem, whose name appears as Elishama in one parallel passage, likely through scribal error.

☩Son of David

Elishua was one of the sons born to David after his establishment in Jerusalem. His name appears in 2 Samuel 5:15 and 1 Chronicles 14:5, but in the parallel genealogy of 1 Chronicles 3:6, the name appears as Elishama—most likely a copyist's error confusing the similar names. The name means 'God is salvation' or possibly 'God is rich.'

Key verses:2 Samuel 5:151 Chronicles 14:51 Chronicles 3:6

Related Verses2 mentions

2 Samuel· 1 verse

5:15

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

14:5

References

  1. 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Elishua," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Elishua," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).