Elishua, also called Elishama, was a son of King David living during Israel's united kingdom, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15 and 1 Chronicles 3:6.
About Elishua
A son of King David. He was one of the 13 children David fathered during the time he ruled as king in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:15; 1 Chronicles 14:5). In a similar list found in 1 Chronicles 3:6, most Hebrew manuscripts show the name "Elishama" in the place where Elishua's name should be.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- David, Jerusalem Wives
- Siblings 9
- Ibhar, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Half-siblings 11
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Tamar
- Nieces & Nephews 6
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27), Mattatha, Taphath, Basemath (1 Kings 4:15), Rehoboam, Mahalath (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Aunts 2
- Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Uncles 7
- Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18)
- Cousins 6
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
2 Samuel 5:15
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
1 Chronicles 3:6
David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
1 Chronicles 14:5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
All Scripture References (3)
2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 5:15
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 3:6
David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
1 Chronicles 14:5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,