Isshiah
Who he was
Isshiah is mentioned in two passages in 1 Chronicles as a Levite who served during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 23:20, he is listed as a descendant of Moses, specifically as the son of Rehabiah and the grandson of Moses.
In 1 Chronicles 24:25, Isshiah is again mentioned in the context of organizing the Levitical duties. He is described as the son of Rehabiah, emphasizing his lineage and connection to Moses.
As a Levite, Isshiah would have been responsible for various duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple, such as assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces.
No other specific details are provided about Isshiah's life or role. His inclusion in these passages serves to highlight the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God, as well as the continuity of their lineage from the time of Moses to the reign of David.
Family
Every mention
1 Chronicles 2 mentions
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