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Jeshaiah
יְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ
Jeshaiah (Hebrew: יְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Five men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In 2012 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Arnan in 1 Chronicles 3.
Which Jeshaiah?
Five men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Jeshaiah
son of Jeduthun
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Jeshaiah
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Jeshaiah
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Jeshaiah
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Jeshaiah
descendant of Shecaniah
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At a glance
- Verses
- 6 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 5 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2012 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2012 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 10 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 5 in 2009 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 3:21 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 11:7 |
| Cross-references | 38 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Pelatiah co-occurrence Appears with Pelatiah in 1 Chronicles 3.
- Ithiel co-occurrence Appears with Ithiel in Nehemiah 11.
- Arnan co-occurrence Appears with Arnan in 1 Chronicles 3.
- Maaseiah co-occurrence Appears with Maaseiah in Nehemiah 11.
- Joed co-occurrence Appears with Joed in Nehemiah 11.
- Athaliah co-occurrence Appears with Athaliah in Ezra 8.
- Rephaiah co-occurrence Appears with Rephaiah in 1 Chronicles 3.
- Sallu co-occurrence Appears with Sallu in Nehemiah 11.
Origin & meaning
Jeshaiah was a Levite, the son of Jeduthun, and a musician appointed by King David to serve in the tabernacle choir.
The biblical story
Jeshaiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Jeduthun, a Levite and one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to serve in the tabernacle choir. Jeduthun, along with Asaph and Heman, was responsible for leading the music and praise in the tabernacle. Jeshaiah, along with his brothers, was a skilled musician and singer, and he was appointed by lot to serve in the choir. The mention of Jeshaiah in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in ancient Israelite culture and the role of the Levites in facilitating these practices.
Key verses
Jeshaiah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the Lord.
1 Chronicles 25:3 -
The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
1 Chronicles 25:15
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 25:3
- 1 Chronicles 25:15