Bible Dictionary
Elishua
Elishua was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. He appears to be called Elishama in a parallel genealogical passage.
Definition
Elishua was one of David’s sons born after David settled in Jerusalem. The name means “God is my salvation,” and a parallel genealogical passage apparently calls him Elishama.
Biblical Usage
Elishua appears in the lists of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. The parallel form Elishama is associated with the corresponding genealogical entry.
Historical Background
The supplied material notes that the occurrence of Elishama may result from a copyist’s misreading of Elishua.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God his salvation, a son of David, 2 Sam. 5:15 = Elishama, 1 Chr. 3:6.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God is my salvation), one of David’s sons, born after his settlement in Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 5:15; 1 Chronicles 14:5) (B.C. 1044.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>el-i-shu'-a, e-lish'-u-a ('elishua`, " `God is rich," "God is salvation"):</p><p>Son of David (2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 14:5); apparently called Elishama (1Ch 3:6). In the latter locus we have most probably a misreading by the copyist of the name Elishua.</p>