Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elishama was the grandfather of Ishmael, who assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians.
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Elishama is mentioned as the grandfather of Ishmael, a member of the royal family who assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians over Judah after the fall of Jerusalem (2Ki.25.25; Jer.41.1). Ishmael was the son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama. The Bible describes Elishama as being "of the royal family," indicating his connection to the Davidic line. Apart from this familial connection, no further details are provided about Elishama's life or role. His grandson Ishmael's actions led to political instability and the flight of many Judeans to Egypt, fearing Babylonian retaliation (2Ki.25.26; Jer.41.16-18).
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0476
In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah.
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the kingʼs chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there.
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