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Gesham

גֵּישָׁן/GEE-sham/

“Possibly 'filthy' or uncertain meaning”

Summary

A descendant of Caleb listed among the sons of Jahdai in the genealogies of Judah.

☩Biblical Reference

Gesham (also spelled Geshan) was the third named of the sons of Jahdai, listed in the genealogy of Caleb's descendants. The relationship of Jahdai to Caleb is not entirely clear from the text, but Gesham appears among the extended family of this notable Judahite leader.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:47

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:47

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gesham," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Gesham," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).