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Ishvi

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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ish´vı̄ ( ישׁוי , yishwı̄ , "equal"):

(1) The third son of Asher (Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30 ), and founder of the family of the Ishvites (Numbers 26:44 , the King James Version "Jesuites"), the King James Version "Isui," "Jesui," and "Ishui."

(2) The name is also found among the sons of Saul (1 Samuel 14:49 ), the King James Version "Ishui.»
Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Ishvi'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​i/ishvi.html. 1915.
 
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