H6984 H6984
Kushaiah, a Levite mentioned in genealogical records
A personal name of uncertain formation appearing in 1 Chronicles 15:17, where Kushaiah is identified as a Levite involved in David's transport of the ark. The name's etymology is disputed; some scholars find echoes of a deity name (Qus), though this remains speculative. The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 6:44 calls this same person Kishi, suggesting either variant spellings or textual transmission issues. The Septuagint's transliteration varies across manuscripts, reflecting the name's uncertain vocalization.
Senses
1. sense 1 — The name of a Levitical figure participating in David's preparations to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The form may incorporate a theophoric element, though this is debated. Since the Chronicles genealogies preserve multiple spellings (Kushaiah in 15:17, Kishi in 6:44), either scribal variation or genuine alternative forms are possible. Most translations transliterate the name with minimal adaptation, acknowledging its opacity. His role in the ark narrative associates him with sacred music and Levitical worship leadership. 1×
AR["قُوشَايَا"]·DE["[קושיהו]"]·EN["Kushayahu"]·FR["[קושיהו]"]·heb["קושיהו"]·HI["कूशायाहू"]·ID["Kusaya"]·IT["[קושיהו]"]·jav["Kusyayahu"]·KO["구샤야"]·PT["Qushayahu"]·RU["Кушайяху"]·ES["Cusáyas"]·SW["Kushaya"]·TR["Kuşaya'nın"]·urd["قوشایاہ-کا"]
Related Senses
G3588 1. definite article (18298×)H0853 1. definite direct object marker (10915×)G2532 1. (8312×)H3068 1. YHWH (the divine name) (6522×)H0834a 1. relative pronoun (who/which/that) (4839×)H3588a 1. causal: because, for (3498×)G1161 1. and (2806×)H3478 1. Israel (proper name and nation) (2507×)G4771 1. you (plural address) (1853×)H1931 1. personal pronoun he/she/it (1431×)G3739 1. relative pronoun who/which/that (1149×)H1732 1. David (proper name) (1075×)H2088 1. this, this one (demonstrative) (1059×)G1063 1. (1047×)G3778 1. this thing, these things (1003×)H???? 2. (1002×)G2424 1. (924×)G3754 1. that (content clause) (881×)H2009 1. presentative particle: behold, look (881×)H0589 1. I (first person singular pronoun) (874×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
† קוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ n.pr.m. (form dub.; KitHpt קִישׁ׳, cf. 6:29 and 𝔊; PeiZAW xvii (1897), 348 finds here a god Ḳûs, but very precarious);—Levite, 1 Ch 15:17, (υἱὸς) Κ(ε)ισαίου, = קִישִׁי 6:29, Κεισαι[ν], 𝔊L Κουσει.