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Ishmaiah

יִשְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ · yish.ma.yah · H3460H“hearing or obeying the Lord” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:19 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign. The passage lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes' affairs and resources.

As the leader of Zebulun, Ishmaiah would have been in charge of managing the tribe's military, economic, and social matters. He served as a liaison between the tribe and the king, ensuring that Zebulun's interests were represented and that the tribe fulfilled its obligations to the kingdom.

The text does not provide any additional information about Ishmaiah's background, family, or specific actions during his time as leader. His inclusion in this list highlights the organized structure of David's kingdom and the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and unity within Israel.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

FatherObadiah
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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Heard by Jehovah.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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