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Ishmaiah son of Obadiah was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign.
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Ishmaiah son of Obadiah is mentioned in 1Ch.27.19 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during King David's reign. The passage lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes' affairs and resources.
As the leader of Zebulun, Ishmaiah would have been in charge of managing the tribe's military, economic, and social matters. He served as a liaison between the tribe and the king, ensuring that Zebulun's interests were represented and that the tribe fulfilled its obligations to the kingdom.
The text does not provide any additional information about Ishmaiah's background, family, or specific actions during his time as leader. His inclusion in this list highlights the organized structure of David's kingdom and the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and unity within Israel.
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(Jehovah hears), son of Obadiah; the ruler of the tribe of Zebulun in the time of King David. (1 Chronicles 27:19) (B.C. 1046.)
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3460
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
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