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Ismachiah

יִסְמַכְיָהוּ/is-muh-KY-uh/

“Yahweh sustains”

Summary

A Levite overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah.

☩Identity

Ismachiah was one of the Levites appointed as overseers under Conaniah and Shimei during Hezekiah's religious reformation. He helped manage the tithes, offerings, and dedicated things brought to the temple after Hezekiah restored proper worship.

Key verses:2 Chronicles 31:13

Related Verses1 mention

2 Chronicles· 1 verse

31:13

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ismachiah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).