Isui
LocationsGeographical Setting
Isui is a biblical place name mentioned in the Book of Joshua, traditionally identified with the city of Ishvi.
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Isui is a variant spelling for Ishvi, a city assigned to the tribe of Benjamin in the Book of Joshua.
What is the meaning of Isui in the Bible?
Isui is a variant spelling for Ishvi, a city assigned to the tribe of Benjamin in the Book of Joshua.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Isui as a variant for Ishvi clarifies the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Benjamin and aids in mapping the distribution of Israelite settlements in the central hill country.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.