Hushah חוּשָׁה

Male Tribe of Judah H2364 1 book

A son or town founded by Ezer.

Biography

Hushah is mentioned in 1Ch.4.4 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Ezer, along with Penuel, the father of Gedor, and Ezra.

The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Judah, providing a record of their descendants and the cities they inhabited. This chapter is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that focuses on the genealogies of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Hushah's mention in this genealogy serves to establish his place within the tribe of Judah and to maintain the family records that were important to the Israelites. Genealogies in the Bible often serve to demonstrate the continuity of God's people and to highlight the importance of family lineage.

Apart from being listed in this genealogy, no other information is provided about Hushah in the Bible. His inclusion in the record helps to paint a picture of the Judahite community and their history as part of the larger story of Israel.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:4

    "Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew חוּשָׁה H2364
Encyclopedia Article

Hushah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

-shi, hus'-sha-i (chushay, Chousei; Josephus, Chousi): An Archite, native of Archi or Erech(?), West of Bethel on the northern border of Benjamin and southern border of Joseph (Jos 16