Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, was a Levite from the clan of Merari and the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
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Also known as Kushaiah
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, is mentioned in 1Ch.6.44 and 1Ch.15.17 as a Levite from the clan of Merari. He is identified as the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court.
In the genealogy of the Levites involved in temple service (1Ch.6.31-48), Kishi is listed as the ancestor of Ethan, who was one of the main musicians appointed by David to lead worship (1Ch.6.44). This highlights the family's involvement in the musical aspects of Levitical service.
Later, in the context of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, Kishi (Kushaiah) is again mentioned as the father of Ethan (1Ch.15.17). Ethan, along with other skilled musicians, was appointed to play the bronze cymbals during the procession of the Ark.
The dual naming of Kishi and Kushaiah may indicate that he was known by both names or that one was a variant spelling of the other. Throughout these passages, Kishi (Kushaiah) is primarily known as the father of Ethan, a skilled musician who played a significant role in the worship services during the reign of King David.
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(bow of Jehovah), a Merarite, and father of ancestor of Ethan the minstrel. (1 Chronicles 6:44)
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KISH'I (bow of Jehovah), a Levite of the family of Merari, Acts 1 Chr. 6:44; called Kushaiah, margin, Acts 15:17.
KISH'I (bow of Jehovah), a Levite of the family of Merari, Acts 1 Chr. 6:44; called Kushaiah, margin, Acts 15:17.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7029
On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
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