Isshijah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Isshijah in the Bible?
A layman from the household of Harim who was compelled by Ezra to divorce his foreign wife, an event recorded in Ezra 10:28 and paralleled as Aseas in 1 Esdras 9:30.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Ishijah's compliance provides insight into the social pressure and communal enforcement mechanisms Ezra utilized to reestablish ethnic and religious boundaries among the returned exiles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Isshijah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Isshijah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Isshijah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:28
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Isshijah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/isshijah/