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Ishmaiah
Ishmaiah in the Bible — chief officer for the Zebulunites, son of Obadiah (1CH 27:19). Ishmaiah belonged to the tribe of Zebulun. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “hearing or obeying the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Zebulun
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Ishmaiahproper name
- Hebrew
- יִשְׁמַעְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- yishəmaəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h heard
- Greek
- Σαμαιας
- Reference
- 1CH 27:19
- Strong's
- H3460
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Obadiah(1CH 27:19)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ishmaiah in the Bible?
Ishmaiah is described in the Bible as chief officer for the Zebulunites, son of Obadiah (1CH 27:19). Ishmaiah belonged to the tribe of Zebulun.
What does the name Ishmaiah mean?
The name Ishmaiah means “hearing or obeying the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.