Bible Dictionaries
Jeshaiah
Holman Bible Dictionary
(jih sshi' uh) Variant English transliteration of Hebrew name Isaiah meaning, “Yahweh delivered.” 1. Priest who used music to prophesy under David (1 Chronicles 25:3 ). Apparently, they proclaimed God's will to the worshiping congregation. Leader of eighth course or division of priests (1 Chronicles 25:15 ). 2 . Member of family of Levites with responsibility for treasury of God's house under David (1 Chronicles 26:25 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Jeshaiah'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/j/jeshaiah.html. 1991.