Person Old Testament
Ishmerai
Ishmerai was a descendant of Benjamin through Elpaal. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:18.
Why it matters. Descendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ishmerai
Ishmerai is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1Ch.8.18. He is listed as one of the sons of Elpaal, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Shaharaim.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Ishmerai's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No other details are provided about Ishmerai's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Elpaal
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)