Bible Figure
Elishama
son of Ammihud, biblical leader of the tribe of Ephraim
Elishama son of Ammihud was the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during Israel's wilderness period and an ancestor of Joshua.
Biography
Numbers names Elishama son of Ammihud as Ephraim's tribal representative at the census, as the presenter of Ephraim's offering at the dedication of the tabernacle altar, and as commander of Ephraim's division in the marching order. First Chronicles' genealogy connects him with Nun and Joshua.
Biblical Significance
Elishama represents Ephraim in Israel's organized wilderness community and stands in the family line of Joshua, Israel's later leader.