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The name Elishua means "God is salvation," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize divine attributes or actions.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Elishua is listed among the sons of King David in the book of 2 Samuel. The relevant passage is found in <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">2 Samuel 5:14-16</a> : "These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet."<br><br>A parallel account is found in <a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">1 Chronicles 14:4-7</a> , which also lists the sons of David born in Jerusalem: "These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet."<br><br><b>Context and Significance:</b><br><br>Elishua is one of the lesser-known sons of David, and the biblical text does not provide additional details about his life or deeds. His mention is primarily within the context of establishing the lineage and family of King David, a central figure in the history of Israel and the lineage of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the New Testament.<br><br>The genealogical records in which Elishua appears serve to underscore the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants and the establishment of his kingdom. While Elishua himself does not play a prominent role in biblical narratives, his inclusion in these genealogies highlights the importance of family lineage in the biblical tradition and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Elishua and his siblings in the genealogies of David underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving the Davidic line, which is significant for the messianic prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. The genealogies serve as a testament to God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan through the generations.<br><br>In the broader biblical narrative, the names and lineages recorded in Scripture, including those of seemingly minor figures like Elishua, contribute to the tapestry of God's interaction with humanity. They remind believers of the importance of each individual within God's overarching account and the fulfillment of His promises through the lineage of David.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Elishua</span><p>God is my salvation<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Elishua</span><p>(<i>God is my salvation</i>), one of David's sons, born after his settlement in Jerusalem. (<a href="/2_samuel/5-15.htm">2 Samuel 5:15</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/14-5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5</a>) (B.C. 1044.)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>God his salvation, a son of David, <a href="/2_samuel/5-15.htm">2 Samuel 5:15</a> = Elishama, <a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm">1 Chronicles 3:6</a>. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ELISHUA</span><p>el-i-shu'-a, e-lish'-u-a ('elishua`, "God is rich," "God is salvation"):<br><br>Son of David (<a href="/2_samuel/5-15.htm">2 Samuel 5:15</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5</a>); apparently called Elishama (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm">1 Chronicles 3:6</a>). In the latter locus we have most probably a misreading by the copyist of the name Elishua.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/474.htm"><span class="l">474. <b>Elishua</b> -- "God is salvation," a son of David</span></a><br><b>...</b> 473, 474. <b>Elishua</b>. 475 . "God is salvation," a son of David. Transliteration:<br> <b>Elishua</b> Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-shoo'-ah) Short Definition: <b>Elishua</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/474.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/477.htm"><span class="l">477. Elisha -- "God is salvation," a well-known Isr. prophet</span></a><br><b>...</b> Elisha. Word Origin contr. from <b>Elishua</b> Definition "God is salvation," a<br> well-known Isr. prophet NASB Word Usage Elisha (58). Elisha. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/477.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/ix_the_visitation.htm"><span class="l">The visitation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus we find a son of David's sometimes called <b>Elishua</b> (God helps') and sometimes<br> Elishama (God hears'); and Eldea or Eldaa may mean God comes' just as much as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ix the visitation.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/elishua.htm"><span class="l"><b>Elishua</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ELISHUA</b>. el-i-shu'-a, e <b>...</b> copyist of the name<br><b>Elishua</b>. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Elishua</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elishua.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eli'shu-a.htm"><span class="l">Eli'shu-a (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Eli'shu-a. <b>Elishua</b>, Eli'shu-a. Elisimus . <b>...</b> Eli'shu-a (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel<br> 5:15 and Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>, and Nepheg, and Japhia; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eli'shu-a.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ibhar.htm"><span class="l">Ibhar (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Ibhar (3 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 5:15 and Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>,<br> and Nepheg, and Japhia, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ibhar.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm"><span class="l">Joshua (211 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is formed on the analogy of many Israelite names, as Jehoiakim (yehoyaqim), "Yahweh<br> exalteth," Jehohanan (yehochanan), "Yahweh is gracious," <b>Elishua</b> or Elisha <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joshua.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nepheg.htm"><span class="l">Nepheg (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 2 Samuel 5:15 and Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>,<br> and Nepheg, and Japhia, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nepheg.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/japhi'a.htm"><span class="l">Japhi'a (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). 2 Samuel 5:15 and Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>, and Nepheg, and Japhia; (See RSV).<br> 1 Chronicles 3:7 and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/japhi'a.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/japhia.htm"><span class="l">Japhia (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 2 Samuel 5:15 and Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>,<br> and Nepheg, and Japhia, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/japhia.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elishama.htm"><span class="l">Elishama (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) A son of David, born in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:16 1 Chronicles 3:8). (3) By textual<br> corruption in 1 Chronicles 3:6 for <b>Elishua</b>, another of David's sons <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elishama.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/el'pelet.htm"><span class="l">El'pelet (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance El'pelet (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 14:5 and Ibhar,<br> and <b>Elishua</b>, and Elpelet, (See RSV). Elpelet, El'pelet. Else . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/el'pelet.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elpalet.htm"><span class="l">Elpalet (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ELIPHALAT. Multi-Version Concordance Elpalet (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles<br> 14:5 And Ibhar, and <b>Elishua</b>, and Elpalet, (KJV WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elpalet.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sons-of-David.html">Who are the sons of David mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Elishua (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-15.htm">2 Samuel 5:15</a></span><br />and Ibhar, and <span class="boldtext">Elishua</span>, and Nepheg, and Japhia,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm">1 Chronicles 3:6</a></span><br />and Ibhar, and Elishama, and Eliphelet;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5</a></span><br />and Ibhar, and <span class="boldtext">Elishua</span>, and Elpelet,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/elishua.htm">Elishua</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/elishua--a_son_of_david.htm">Elishua: A Son of David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/elishua--called_eiashama.htm">Elishua: Called Eiashama</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elishua.htm">Elishua (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elisimus.htm">Elisimus</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/e/elisheba--wife_of_aaron.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Elisheba: Wife of Aaron"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Elisheba: Wife of Aaron" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/eli'shu-a.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Eli'shu-a"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Eli'shu-a" /></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="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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>