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Kish(4)
Kish in the Bible — a Benjamite, father (ancestor?) of Shimei (EST 2:5). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “hard; difficult; straw; for age”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Kishproper name
- Hebrew
- קִישׁ
- Transliteration
- qiysh
- Meaning
- bow, power
- Greek
- Κισαιου
- Reference
- EST 2:5
- Strong's
- H7027
Notes
assuming this is not Kish, the father of Saul, because he is simply listed as "a Benjamite" rather than "father of King Saul" or something similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kish in the Bible?
Kish is described in the Bible as a Benjamite, father (ancestor?) of Shimei (EST 2:5).
What does the name Kish mean?
The name Kish means “hard; difficult; straw; for age” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.