Jesiah
TextsWhat is the meaning of Jesiah in the Bible?
Jeshiah appears in 1 Chronicles 23:20 as a variant reading for Isshiah, likely resulting from a scribal error or a distinct textual tradition preserved in specific manuscript witnesses.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids readers in understanding the complexity of biblical manuscript transmission and the existence of minor textual differences between ancient sources.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Jesiah functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jesiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jesiah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 23:20
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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
"Jesiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jesiah/