Isshiah
Who he was
Isshiah the Korahite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:6 as one of the warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from King Saul. The Korahites were a Levitical family known for their role in worship and temple service (2 Chronicles 20:19).
Isshiah is listed among other Korahites, including Elkanah, Jesiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who are described as "mighty men of valor" and "men trained for battle, who could handle shield and spear" (1 Chronicles 12:8). These men played a crucial role in supporting David during a difficult time and helped him establish his kingdom.
No further details are given about Isshiah's specific actions or role within David's army. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse group of skilled warriors who were loyal to David and played a part in his rise to power.
Every mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
is-shi'-a (yishshiyahu, "Yah exists"; the King James Version Ishiah): (1) Mentioned among David's heroes, a greatgrandson of Tola (1Ch 7:3).
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data