Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeshishai was an ancestor of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan, as mentioned in the genealogy of Gad in 1 Chronicles.
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Jeshishai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as an ancestor of the Gadite leaders who lived in the region of Bashan, known for its fertile land and pastures. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled east of the Jordan River. The mention of Jeshishai in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the connection between the Gadites and their ancestral heritage.
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(descended from an old man), one of the ancestors of the Gadites who dwelt in Gilead. (1 Chronicles 5:14)
ancient; rejoicing exceedingly
JESHISH'AI (offspring of an old man), a Gadite. 1 Chr 5:14.
JESHISH'AI (offspring of an old man), a Gadite. 1 Chr 5:14.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3454
These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.
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