Ishma יִשְׁמָא

Male Tribe of Judah H3457 1 book

Son of Hur, descendant of Judah.

Biography

Ishma is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the descendants of Judah (1Ch.4.3). He is listed as one of the sons of Hur along with Jezreel and Idbash, though the text is difficult to interpret. The genealogy is focused on the clans and families within the tribe of Judah, and Ishma is included as part of this lineage. No further details are provided about his life, actions, or role within the clan. The name Ishma is the only information given in the text.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:3

    "These were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. The name of their sister was Hazzelelponi."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יִשְׁמָא H3457
Encyclopedia Article

Ishma

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

of Hazzelelponi.

ish'-ma-el (yishma`e'l, "God heareth," or "God may," "shall hear"; Ismael):

(1) The son of Abraham by Hagar, the Egyptian slave of his wife Sarah. The circumstances connected with his birth reveal what seems