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Elishama(3)
Elishama in the Bible — father of Nethaniah (2KI 25:25). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “God hearing”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Elishamaproper name
- Hebrew
- אֱלִישָׁמָע
- Transliteration
- eliyshama
- Meaning
- G-d [El] has heard
- Greek
- Ελισαμα
- Reference
- 2KI 25:25
- Strong's
- H476
Family & Relationships (1)
father
Nethaniah(2KI 25:25)
Notes
From Judah? 2KI 25:25 says he was "of the royal family [literally: seed]"
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elishama in the Bible?
Elishama is described in the Bible as father of Nethaniah (2KI 25:25).
What does the name Elishama mean?
The name Elishama means “God hearing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.