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Ishvi
Ishvi
יִשְׁוִי yish.vi
Ishvi (Hebrew: יִשְׁוִי, yish.vi) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the United Monarchy period. In 2025 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Abiel in 1 Chronicles 9.
Which Ishvi?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Ishvi
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Ishvi
son of Asher
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 8 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8 | Rising |
| All-time total | 23 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 8 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:17 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 10:2 |
| Cross-references | 91 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Beriah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Ishvah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Serah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Imnah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Abinadab co-occurrence Appears with Abinadab in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Malchi-shua co-occurrence Appears with Malchi-shua in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Ishvah co-occurrence Appears with Ishvah in Numbers 26.
- Imnah co-occurrence Appears with Imnah in Numbers 26.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294)
Also named: yish.vi (יִשְׁוִי "Ishvite" H3441)
§ Ishui or Ishuai or Isui or Jesui = "he resembles me"
1) the 2nd son of Saul by his wife Ahinoam
2) the 3rd son of Asher and founder of the family of Ishuaites
Ishvi (or Isui) was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob.
The biblical story
Ishvi, also known as Isui, is mentioned in three passages as a son of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.17, Num.26.44, 1 Chronicles Num.7.30). He is listed alongside his brothers Imnah, Ishvah, and Beriah, and his sister Serah. As a grandson of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, Ishvi was a member of the Israelite tribe of Asher.
In Num.26.44, Ishvi is referred to as Isui, which may be an alternate spelling or pronunciation of his name. This passage is part of a census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness, where the clans of Asher are listed according to their ancestors, including Ishvi (Isui).
No additional information is given about Ishvi's life, descendants, or role within the tribe. His inclusion in these genealogies helps to establish the family structure within the tribe of Asher and demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply greatly.
Key verses
Ishvi appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
Genesis 46:17 -
Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
Numbers 26:44 -
The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
1 Chronicles 7:30
Show all 3 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 46:17
Numbers (1)
- Numbers 26:44
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 7:30