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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

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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

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Shimei(EST 2:5)

descendant

Benjamin(EST 2:5)

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.

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