Bible Dictionary

Elishua

The name Elishua means “God is my salvation”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

God his salvation, a son of David, 2 Sam. 5:15 = Elishama, 1 Chr. 3:6.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(God is my salvation), one of David’s sons, born after his settlement in Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 5:15; 1 Chronicles 14:5) (B.C. 1044.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

el-i-shu'-a, e-lish'-u-a ('elishua`, " `God is rich," "God is salvation"):

Son of David (2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 14:5); apparently called Elishama (1Ch 3:6). In the latter locus we have most probably a misreading by the copyist of the name Elishua.