Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ishma was a son of Hur, a descendant of Judah.
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Ishma is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the descendants of Judah (1Ch.4.3). He is listed as one of the sons of Hur along with Jezreel and Idbash, though the text is difficult to interpret. The genealogy is focused on the clans and families within the tribe of Judah, and Ishma is included as part of this lineage. No further details are provided about his life, actions, or role within the clan. The name Ishma is the only information given in the text.
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(desolation), a name in the genealogy of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:3)
named; marveling; desolation
ISH'MA (desolation), a Judite. 1 Chr 4:3.
ISH'MA (desolation), a Judite. 1 Chr 4:3.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3457
These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi.
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