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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Elisheba</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/elisheba.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/6-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/elisheba.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Elisheba</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/elisha's_simple_instruction.htm" title="Elisha's Simple Instruction">◄</a> Elisheba <a href="/topical/e/eli'sheba.htm" title="Eli'sheba">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>Elisheba is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the priestly lineage of Israel. Her name, Elisheba, is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my abundance." She is recognized as a significant matriarchal figure in the history of Israel, particularly in relation to the establishment of the Aaronic priesthood.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Elisheba is mentioned in the Book of Exodus. The primary reference to her is found in <a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>: "Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar." <br><br><b>Family and Lineage:</b> <br>Elisheba was the daughter of Amminadab and the sister of Nahshon, who was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Her marriage to Aaron, the brother of Moses, places her within the Levitical line, which was set apart for priestly duties. Through her marriage to Aaron, Elisheba became the mother of four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. These sons played crucial roles in the early priesthood of Israel, with Eleazar and Ithamar continuing the priestly line after the deaths of Nadab and Abihu.<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b> <br>Elisheba's role as the wife of Aaron and the mother of his sons places her in a position of considerable importance within the narrative of the Israelite community. As the matriarch of the Aaronic priesthood, her legacy is intertwined with the religious and spiritual leadership of Israel. Her marriage to Aaron signifies the union of the Levitical and Judahite lines, which holds theological significance in the broader narrative of Israel's history.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Context:</b> <br>In the cultural context of ancient Israel, Elisheba's position as a wife and mother within the priestly family underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in the transmission of religious duties and responsibilities. Her connection to Nahshon, a prominent leader of Judah, also highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the shared responsibility in the covenant community.<br><br><b>Legacy:</b> <br>Elisheba's legacy is primarily seen through her descendants, who continued to serve in the priestly office. Her son Eleazar succeeded Aaron as High Priest, and her lineage continued to play a vital role in the religious life of Israel. The priestly line established through her marriage to Aaron remained central to the worship and sacrificial system of the Israelites, as ordained by God.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Elisheba is not extensively detailed in the biblical text, her role as the wife of Aaron and mother of the priestly line underscores her importance in the history of Israel. Her life and legacy are a testament to the foundational role of family and lineage in the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to His people.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Elisheba</span><p>same as Elisabeth<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Elisheba</span><p>(<i>God is her oath</i>), the wife of Aaron. (<a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>) She was the daughter of Amminadab, and sister of Nahshon the captain of the host of Judah. (<a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3</a>) (B.C. 1491.)<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Elisheba</span><p>The wife of Aaron, <a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>. Elisabeth is the same name in Greek, <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a> </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>God is her oath, the daughter of Amminadab and the wife of Aaron (<a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ELISHEBA</span><p>e-lish'-e-ba ('elishebha`, "God swears," "God is an oath"):<br><br>Daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nashon, wife of Aaron, mother of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, the foundress, therefore, of the entire Levitical priesthood (<a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>).<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1665.htm"><span class="l">1665. Elisabet -- Elizabeth, an Israelitess</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Baptizer. Word Origin of Hebrew origin <b>Elisheba</b> Definition Elizabeth, an<br> Israelitess NASB Word Usage Elizabeth (9). Elisabeth. Of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1665.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/472.htm"><span class="l">472. <b>Elisheba</b> -- "God is an oath," the wife of Aaron</span></a><br><b>...</b> 471, 472. <b>Elisheba</b>. 473 . "God is an oath," the wife of Aaron. Transliteration:<br> <b>Elisheba</b> Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-sheh'-bah) Short Definition: <b>Elisheba</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/472.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/v_annunciation_to_zacharias_of.htm"><span class="l">Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He who was thus doubly a priest proclaimed Him who changed the priesthood], and<br> her name was Elisabeth. [She was named after her ancestress <b>Elisheba</b>, the wife <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/v annunciation to zacharias of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/elisheba.htm"><span class="l"><b>Elisheba</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 6:23). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ELISHEBA</b>. e-lish'-e <b>...</b> 6:23).<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Elisheba</b> (1 Occurrence). Exodus 6:23 Aaron <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elisheba.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amminadab.htm"><span class="l">Amminadab (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (1.) The father of Nahshon, who was chief of the tribe of Judah (Numbers 1:7;<br> 2:3; 7:12, 17; 10:14). His daughter <b>Elisheba</b> was married to Aaron (Exodus 6:23). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amminadab.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahshon.htm"><span class="l">Nahshon (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> wilderness (Exodus 6:23). His sister <b>Elisheba</b> was the wife of Aaron. He<br> died in the wilderness (Numbers 26:64, 65). His name occurs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahshon.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eli'sheba.htm"><span class="l">Eli'sheba (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Eli'sheba. <b>Elisheba</b>, Eli'sheba. Elishua . Multi-Version Concordance Eli'sheba<br> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> (See RSV). <b>Elisheba</b>, Eli'sheba. Elishua . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eli'sheba.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm"><span class="l">Eleazar (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> el-ea'-zar, e-le-a'-zar ('el-`azar; Eleazar, "God is helper"): (1) The 3rd son of<br> Aaron by <b>Elisheba</b> (Exodus 6:23 Numbers 3:2). He married one of the daughters <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eleazar.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm"><span class="l">Aaron (343 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He was born in Egypt three years before his brother Moses, and a number of years<br> after his sister Miriam (2:1, 4; 7:7). He married <b>Elisheba</b>, the daughter of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aaron.htm - 56k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naashon.htm"><span class="l">Naashon (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 6:23 And Aaron took him <b>Elisheba</b>, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon,<br> to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naashon.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nadab.htm"><span class="l">Nadab (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 6:23 Aaron took <b>Elisheba</b>, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon,<br> as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nadab.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ithamar.htm"><span class="l">Ithamar (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 6:23 Aaron took <b>Elisheba</b>, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon,<br> as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ithamar.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ith'amar.htm"><span class="l">Ith'amar (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 6:23 And Aaron took him <b>Elisheba</b>, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of<br> Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ith'amar.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Amminadab-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Amminadab in the Bible? 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