Elishua

Elishua was one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem after he became king over all Israel, listed among the children of his various wives and concubines. His name, meaning God is my salvation, reflects the God-exalting naming conventions common in the Davidic court. He appears in both the Samueline and Chronicles genealogies of David's Jerusalem-born sons, distinguishing him from sons born in Hebron.

Beyond this genealogical placement, Elishua plays no individual role in the narrative of Scripture. His presence in the lists of David's sons underscores the royal dynasty's expansion in Jerusalem and the multiplication of the Davidic family that formed the background for succession struggles. The name closely resembles Elisha and may represent a variant spelling in the transmission of the genealogical record.