Ishi is mentioned in a genealogy of the descendants of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:20). He was the son of Shimon, who was from the clan of Judah. No other details are provided about Ishi's life or role within the clan. The genealogy focuses on tracing the lineage of Judah's descendants, and Ishi is listed as part of this family line. His name, which means "my husband" or "my man," is the only information given in the text.
Ishi
EnglishA man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20.