Person Old Testament
Ishmaiah
Also known as Ishmaiah =ESV, NIV; Ismaiah =KJV
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite was a mighty warrior among the Thirty who joined David at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:4.
Why it matters. Gibeonite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ishmaiah
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite is mentioned in 1Ch.12.4 as one of the mighty warriors who joined David at Ziklag. He is described as a Gibeonite, indicating that he was from the city of Gibeon, which had made a treaty with Israel during the conquest of Canaan (Josh.9).
Ishmaiah is listed among the Benjamites who came to support David while he was hiding from King Saul. These men are described as brave warriors, armed with bows, and able to shoot arrows or sling stones right-handed or left-handed (1Ch.12.2).
The text highlights Ishmaiah's skill and prowess in battle by including him among the Thirty, an elite group of David's warriors. His presence among David's supporters demonstrates that David attracted valiant men from various tribes who recognized him as God's chosen leader for Israel.
No other details are provided about Ishmaiah's life or specific actions. His inclusion in this list emphasizes the diverse and capable group of warriors who helped David establish his kingdom.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)