Ishmerai
Who he was
Ishmerai is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:18. He is listed as one of the sons of Elpaal, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Shaharaim.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Ishmerai's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No other details are provided about Ishmerai's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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Family
FatherElpaalSiblingsEber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Izliah, Jobab
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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
(whom Jehovah keeps), a Benjamite, one of the family of Elpaal.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain