Bible Dictionary
Elishama
Elishama was the name of several men, including a prince of Ephraim, sons of David, a priest who taught the law, and a royal scribe in Judah.
Definition
Elishama is a name meaning “God has heard.” It was borne by several men, including a prince of Ephraim, sons of David, a priest appointed to teach the law, a royal scribe, a man of Judah, and a member of the royal family.
Biblical Usage
Elishama appears in tribal, royal, priestly, scribal, genealogical, and political contexts. One Elishama was a prince of Ephraim; others belonged to David’s family; and one was appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law.
Historical Background
The name occurs in records connected with the Exodus, David’s Jerusalem family, Jehoiakim’s court, the royal line of Judah, and Jehoshaphat’s religious instruction.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God hears. (1.) A prince of Benjamin, grandfather of Joshua (Num. 1:10; 1 Chr. 7:26). (2.) One of David’s sons (2 Sam. 5:16). (3.) Another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:6). (4.) A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law (2 Chr. 17:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God hears).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-lish'-a-ma ('elishama`, "God has heard"):</p><p>(1) Grandfather of Joshua and son of Ammihud; prince of the tribe of Ephraim in the Exodus (Nu 1:10; 7:48,53; 1Ch 7:26).</p><p>(2) A son of David, born in Jerusalem (2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8).</p><p>(3) By textual corruption in 1Ch 3:6 for Elishua, another of David's sons; compare 2Sa 5:15.</p><p>(4) A scribe of Jehoiakim (Jer 36:12,20,21).</p><p>(5) One "of the seed royal," grandfather of Ishmael, the slayer of Gedaliah (2Ki 25:25; Jer 41:1).</p><p>(6) A man of the tribe of Judah (1Ch 2:41).</p><p>(7) One of the priests appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the law (2Ch 17:8).</p><p>F. K. Farr</p>