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Ishuah

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Ishuah was the second son of Asher, listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt.

Definition

Ishuah, whose name means “quiet,” was the second son of Asher.

Biblical Usage

Ishuah is listed among the sons of Asher in the account of Jacob’s family going down to Egypt.

Historical Background

He is associated with the descent into Egypt, dated in the supplied material to about 1706 B.C.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(quiet), the second son of Asher. (Genesis 46:17) (B.C. 1706.)
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