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Kish

Kish in the Bible — a mighty man of valor [perhaps wealth or influence] (1SA 9:1). Kish belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: hard; difficult; straw; for age

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Kishproper name
Hebrew
קִישׁ
Transliteration
qiysh
Meaning
bow, power
Greek
Κις
Reference
1SA 9:1
Strong's
H7027

Family & Relationships (3)

grandson

Abiel(1SA 9:1)

father

Saul(1SA 9:2)

son

Ner(1CH 8:33)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kish in the Bible?

Kish is described in the Bible as a mighty man of valor [perhaps wealth or influence] (1SA 9:1). Kish belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

What does the name Kish mean?

The name Kish means “hard; difficult; straw; for age” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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