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Sismai was the father of Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleasah fathered Sismai, and Sismai fathered Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eleasah begot Sismai, and Sismai begot Shallum;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleasah fathered Sismai, Sismai fathered Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elasah fathered Sismai, and Sismai fathered Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elasah fathered Sismai, and Sismai fathered Shallum. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eleasah begat Sismai, and Sismai begat Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Eleasah begat Sismai, and Sismai begat Shallum;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eleasah was the father of Sismai. Sismai was the father of Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sismai, Shallum, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleasah fathered Sismai, Sismai fathered Shallum. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eleasah was the father of Sismai, and Sismai was the father of Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eleasah begot Sismai, and Sismai begot Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Eleasah begat Sismai, and Sismai begat Shallum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Eleasah begat Sisimai, and Sisimai begat Shallum.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Elasa beget Sisamoi, Sisamoi beget Sellum, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Eleasah conceived Sismai; Sismai conceived Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eleasah became the father of Sismai. Sismai became the father of Shallum.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai of Shallum.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Shallum begat Elkamiah, and Elkamiah begat Elishama.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Elasa begot Samsi, and Samsi begot Shalum.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Eleasah begot Sisamai, and Sisamai begot Shallum;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Eleasa begot Sosomai, and Sosomai begot Salum,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=631" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">The Sons of Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah, <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/501.htm" title="501: wə·’el·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has made, the name of several Isr. From 'el and asah; God has made; Elasah, the name of four Israelites.">Elasah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5581.htm" title="5581: sis·māy (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Judah. Of uncertain derivation; Sismai, an Israelite.">Sismai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5581.htm" title="5581: wə·sis·may (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A man of Judah. Of uncertain derivation; Sismai, an Israelite.">Sismai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7967.htm" title="7967: šal·lūm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. Or Shallum; the same as shilluwm; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites.">Shallum,</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a></span><br />Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20-21</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">1 Chronicles 4:1</a></span><br />The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm">1 Chronicles 9:4</a></span><br />Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-5</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a></span><br />The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a></span><br />I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-19.htm">1 Kings 12:19-20</a></span><br />So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. / When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-19.htm">2 Kings 8:19</a></span><br />Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,</p><p class="hdg">Sisamai.</p><p class="hdg">Shallum.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">2 Kings 15:10</a></b></br> And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Elasah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Eleasah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Ele-A'sah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">Shallum</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-41.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-41.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Elasah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-37.htm">Eleasah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-37.htm">Ele-A'sah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-41.htm">Shallum</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">The sons of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">The posterity of Judah by Tamar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">The children of Jesse.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">Jerahmeel's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-34.htm">Sheshan's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">Another branch of Caleb's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Elasah was the father of Sismai</b><br>Elasah is a name that appears in various genealogies in the Old Testament, indicating its common use among the Israelites. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. Elasah's mention here, though brief, contributes to the broader narrative of God's covenantal promises being fulfilled through specific family lines. The name Elasah means "God has made," reflecting the theocentric worldview of the Israelites, where names often carried theological significance.<p><b>Sismai was the father of Shallum</b><br>Sismai, like many names in the genealogies, is not widely mentioned outside of these records, yet his inclusion is crucial for maintaining the continuity of the genealogical record. The genealogies in Chronicles are not merely historical records but are theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His people. The name Sismai may derive from a root meaning "to be high" or "exalted," which could reflect the aspirations or the perceived status of the family within the community. Shallum, the son of Sismai, is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with figures of leadership or transition. The name Shallum means "retribution" or "recompense," which could imply a role or characteristic attributed to him or his descendants. This genealogical link underscores the importance of family heritage and the transmission of faith and covenantal identity through generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleasah.htm">Eleasah</a></b><br>Eleasah is a descendant of Judah, part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah. His name means "God has made" or "God has done."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sismai.htm">Sismai</a></b><br>Sismai is the son of Eleasah and the father of Shallum. His name is less common in the biblical record, but he is part of the lineage that leads to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shallum.htm">Shallum</a></b><br>Shallum is the son of Sismai. The name Shallum appears multiple times in the Bible, but in this context, he is part of the genealogical record of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical events and people to God's overarching plan. They remind us of God's faithfulness through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The lineage of Judah, including Eleasah, Sismai, and Shallum, demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites valued their physical lineage, Christians are encouraged to value their spiritual heritage, understanding their place in God's family through faith in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_ordinary_people_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Ordinary People in God's Plan</a></b><br>Many names in biblical genealogies are not well-known, yet they played a crucial role in God's redemptive history. This teaches us that every believer has a part to play in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_40,000_stalls_in_1_kings,_4,000_in_2_chron.htm">Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Elasah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְעָשָׂה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_501.htm">Strong's 501: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleasah -- 'God has made', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sismai,</span><br /><span class="heb">סִֽסְמָ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(sis·māy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5581.htm">Strong's 5581: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sismai -- a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sismai</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסִסְמַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sis·may)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5581.htm">Strong's 5581: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sismai -- a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shallum,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלּֽוּם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7967.htm">Strong's 7967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">1 Chronicles 2:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-40.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:40 And Eleasah became the father of Sismai (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>