Bible Dictionary

Abishua

The name Abishua means “father of salvation”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Father of welfare; i.e., “fortunate.” (1.) The grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:4).

(2.) The son of Phinehas the high priest (1 Chr. 6:4,5,50; Ezra 7:5).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

a-bish'-u-a, abi-shoo'-a ('abhishua`, uncertain, perhaps "father of wealth," or "my father is wealth"):

(1) A son of Bela the son of Benjamin (1Ch 8:4).

(2) The son of Phinehas, who was grandson to Aaron (1Ch 6:4,5,50, Ezr 7:5).