Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ishi was a head of a father's house in the half-tribe of Manasseh.
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Ishi is listed as one of the heads of a father's house in the half-tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.5.24). He is mentioned alongside other leaders such as Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. These men are described as mighty warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses. The context suggests that they were influential leaders within the tribe of Manasseh, responsible for their clans and families.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3469
These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.
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