Bible Dictionary
Kushaiah
Kushaiah, also called Kishi, was a Merarite Levite and the father of Ethan. He belonged to the Levitical families appointed for service in Israel’s worship.
Definition
Kushaiah, meaning “bow of Yahweh,” was a Merarite Levite and the father of Ethan. He is identified with Kishi or Kish.
Biblical Usage
Kushaiah belonged to the Levitical family associated with Ethan, one of the singers appointed for service in the worship of the Lord.
Historical Background
The name is an alternate form of Kishi, and the person belonged to the Merarite division of the Levites.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bow of Jehovah), the same as Kish or Kishi, the father of Ethan the Merarite. (1 Chronicles 15:17)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ku-sha'-ya, ku-shi'-a (qushayahu, "bow of Yah"): A Merarite Levite (1Ch 15:17), called in 1Ch 6:44 KISHI (which see).</p>