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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Ishbah (Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy)
"Father of Eshtemoa" in Judah's genealogy, which probably means he founded the town's settlement rather than fathered a son. Nothing else is recorded about him.
First, in plain English
"Father of Eshtemoa" in Judah's genealogy, which probably means he founded the town's settlement rather than fathered a son. Nothing else is recorded about him.
Who this is
Ishbah appears in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4 as the father of Eshtemoa, meaning he was reckoned the founder or ancestor of that town's settlers rather than a literal parent. Nothing else is recorded about him.
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The word
H3431
Where it appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:17
