Bible Dictionary
ISSHIAH
Isshiah is the name of several men: a descendant of Tola, a warrior who joined David at Ziklag, and two Levites or priests. The name means “Yah exists.”
Definition
Isshiah, meaning “Yah exists,” is the name of several men: a great-grandson of Tola among David’s heroes; a man who came to David at Ziklag; a priest of the house of Rehabiah; and another Levitical priest of the house of Uzziel.
Biblical Usage
The name occurs in genealogical, military, and priestly records. Its bearers include one of David’s heroes, one of David’s supporters at Ziklag, and two men connected with priestly or Levitical families.
Historical Background
The King James Version renders the name Ishiah or Jesiah in the cited passages. The individuals belong to different families and should not be treated as one person.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>is-shi'-a (yishshiyahu, "Yah exists"; the King James Version Ishiah):</p><p>(1) Mentioned among David's heroes, a greatgrandson of Tola (1Ch 7:3).</p><p>(2) Mentioned among the men who came to David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:6; the King James Version "Jesiah").</p><p>(3) A member of the priesthood of the house of Rehabiah (1Ch 24:21; the King James Version "Jesiah").</p><p>(4) Another Levitical priest of the house of Uzziel (1Ch 23:20; 24:25).</p>