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What Does the Bible Say About Elishama?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Elishama in the Bible

Discover 9 Bible verses about elishama. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on elishama, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 9 Verses About Elishama

  1. 1
    Numbers 1:10
    Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Numbers 2:18
    On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Numbers 7:48
    On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 7:53
    And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Numbers 10:22
    And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 36:12
    Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 36:20
    And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 36:21
    So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out of Elishama the scribe's chamber. And Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 41:1
    Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.
    KJV

Subtopics of Elishama

1. Grandfather of Joshua
2. A son of David
3. Another son of David, elsewhere called ELISHUA, which
4. A descendant of Judah
5. Probably identical with number four
6. A secretary to Jehoiakim
7. A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the
5. Probably identical with a descendant of Judah above
7. A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the law

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Elishama? (9 Verses)

Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.
And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king.
So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out of Elishama the scribe's chamber. And Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king.
Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Elishama

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    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about elishama. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about elishama and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about elishama is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on elishama needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about elishama with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about elishama, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about elishama?
Discover 9 Bible verses about elishama. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on elishama, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 9 key verses about elishama spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about elishama are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about elishama compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about elishama?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about elishama is Numbers 1:10 — "Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur."
Where in the Bible does it talk about elishama?
Elishama is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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