Bible Dictionary
Ishma
Ishma was a descendant of Judah, described as a brother of Jezreel and Idbash in the genealogical record.
Definition
Ishma was a descendant of Judah, described as a brother of Jezreel and Idbash. The name means “desolate” or is associated with desolation.
Biblical Usage
Ishma appears in the genealogical record of Judah as one of the sons of the father of Etam.
Historical Background
Ishma was also a brother of Hazzelelponi according to the supplied genealogical material.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desolation), a name in the genealogy of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:3)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ish'-ma (yishma', from the root yasham, "to lie waste," therefore meaning "desolate"): A brother of Jezreel and Idbash, "the sons of the father of Etam" (1Ch 4:3). They were brothers of Hazzelelponi.</p>