Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Whom God hears. ) A prince of Benjamin, grandfather of Joshua (Num. 1:10; 1 Chr. 7:26). ) One of David’s sons (2 Sam. 5:16). ) Another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:6). ) A priest sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people the law (2 Chr. 17:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(whom God hears).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
ELISH'AMA (whom God hears). The prince of Ephraim in the wilderness of Sinai. Num 1:10; Num 2:18; Num 7:48, Num 7:53; Num 10:22; 1 Chr 7:26. 2, 3. Sons of David. 2 Sam 5:16; 1 Chr 3:6, 1 Chr 3:8; 1 Chr 14:7. A priest in Jehoshaphat's day. 2 Chr 17:8. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:41. The grandfather of Ishmael, who killed Gedaliah. 2 Kgs 25:25; Jer 41:1. A scribe to Jehoiakim. Jer 36:12, Jer 36:20-21.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
God hearing
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ELISH'AMA (whom God hears). 2, 3. Sons of David. 2 Sam 5:16; 1 Chr 3:6, 1 Chr 3:8; 1 Chr 14:7. A priest in Jehoshaphat's day. 2 Chr 17:8. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:41. The grandfather of Ishmael, who killed Gedaliah. 2 Kgs 25:25; Jer 41:1. A scribe to Jehoiakim. Jer 36:12, Jer 36:20-21.