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AHIEZER

brother of help; i.e., "helpful." (1.) The chief of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:12; 2:25; 10:25).

(2.) The chief of the Benjamite slingers that repaired to David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:3).

1. Captain of the tribe of Dan Num 1:12; Num 2:25-26 .Contributes to the tabernacle Num 7:66-71

2. One of David's valiant men 1 Chr 12:3

AHIHUD

brother (i.e., "friend") of union.

(1.) A son of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:7).

(2.) Name different in Hebrew, meaning brother of Judah. Chief of the tribe of Asher; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan among the tribe (Num. 34:27).

1. A prince of Asher, assists in allotting the land of Canaan among the tribes Num 34:27

2. A son of Bela 1 Chr 8:7

AHIJAH

brother (i.e., "friend") of Jehovah.

(1.) One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:7, R.V.). In A.V. called "Ahiah."

(2.) One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1 Chr. 2:25).

(3.) Son of Ahitub (1 Sam. 14:3, 18), Ichabod's brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest at Nob in the reign of Saul (1 Sam. 22:11). Some, however, suppose that Ahimelech was the brother of Ahijah, and that they both officiated as high priests, Ahijah at Gibeah or Kirjath-jearim, and Ahimelech at Nob.

(4.) A Pelonite, one of David's heroes (1 Chr. 11:36); called also Eliam (2 Sam. 23:34).

(5.) A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1 Chr. 26:20).

(6.) One of Solomon's secretaries (1 Kings 4:3).

(7.) A prophet of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29; 14:2), called the "Shilonite," in the days of Rehoboam. We have on record two of his remarkable prophecies, 1 Kings 11:31-39, announcing the rending of the ten tribes from Solomon; and 1 Kings 14:6-16, delivered to Jeroboam's wife, foretelling the death of Abijah the king's son, the destruction of Jeroboam's house, and the captivity of Israel "beyond the river." Jeroboam bears testimony to the high esteem in which he was held as a prophet of God (1 Kings 14:2,3).

Also called AHIAH -1. Son of Bela 1 Chr 8:7

2. Son of Jerahmeel 1 Chr 2:25

3. A priest in Shiloh, probably identical with Ahimelech, mentioned in 1 Sam 22:11 Was priest in Saul's reign 1 Sam 14:3, 1 Sam14:18 . Killed 1 Sam 22:11-19

4. One of David's heroes 1 Chr 11:36 .Also called ELIAM 2 Sam 23:34

5. A Levite who was treasurer in the tabernacle 1 Chr 26:20

6. Son of Shisha 1 Kings 4:3

7. A prophet in Shiloh 1 Kings 11:29-39

8. Father of Baasha 1 Kings 15:27, 1 Kings 15:33; 2 Kings 9:9

9. An Israelite, who subscribed to the covenant of Nehemiah Neh 10:26

AHIKAM

brother of support = helper, one of the five whom Josiah sent to consult the prophetess Huldah in connection with the discovery of the book of the law (2 Kings 22:12-14; 2 Chr. 34:20).

He was the son of Shaphan, the royal secretary, and the father of Gedaliah, governor of Judea after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians (2 Kings 25:22; Jer. 40:5-16; 43:6).

On one occasion he protected Jeremiah against the fury of Jehoiakim (Jer. 26:24).

It was in the chamber of another son (Germariah) of Shaphan that Baruch read in the ears of all the people Jeremiah's roll.

Son of Shaphan 2 Kings 22:12-14; 2 Kings 25:22; 2 Chr 34:20; Jer 26:24; Jer 39:14; Jer 40:5-16; Jer 41:1-18; Jer 43:6

AHILUD

Father of Baana 1 Kings 4:12

Father of Jehoshaphat 2 Sam 8:16; 20:24; 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chr 18:15

AHIMAAZ

brother of anger = irascible.

(1.) The father Ahinoam, the wife of Saul (1 Sam. 14:50).

(2.) The son and successor of Zadok in the office of high priest (1 Chr. 6:8, 53). On the occasion of the revolt of Absalom he remained faithful to David, and was of service to him in conveying to him tidings of the proceedings of Absalom in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 15:24-37; 17:15-21).

He was swift of foot, and was the first to carry to David tidings of the defeat of Absalom, although he refrained, from delicacy of feeling, from telling him of his death (2 Sam. 18:19-33).

1. Father-in-law of king Saul 1 Sam 14:50

2. Son of Zadok, the high priest Loyal to David 2 Sam 15:36; 2 Sam 17:17-20; 1 Chr 6:8, 2 Sam 18:19-33; 1 Chr 6:9, 1 Chr 6:53

3. Solomon's son-in-law 1 Kings 4:15

AHIMAN

brother of a gift = liberal.

(1.) One of the three giant Anakim brothers whom Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron (Num. 13:22) when they went in to explore the land. They were afterwards driven out and slain (Josh. 15:14; Judg. 1:10).

(2.) One of the guardians of the temple after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:17).

1. A giant of Hebron Num 13:22; Jos 15:14

2. A Levite 1 Chr 9:17

AHIMELECH

brother of the king, the son of Ahitub and father of Abiathar (1 Sam. 22:20-23).

He descended from Eli in the line of Ithamar.

In 1 Chr. 18:16 he is called Abimelech, and is probably the same as Ahiah (1 Sam. 14:3, 18).

He was the twelfth high priest, and officiated at Nob, where he was visited by David (to whom and his companions he gave five loaves of the showbread) when he fled from Saul (1 Sam. 21:1-9).

He was summoned into Saul's presence, and accused, on the information of Doeg the Edomite, of disloyalty because of his kindness to David; whereupon the king commanded that he, with the other priests who stood beside him (86 in all), should be put to death.

This sentence was carried into execution by Doeg in the most cruel manner (1 Sam. 22:9-23).

Possibly Abiathar had a son also called Ahimelech, or the two names, as some think, may have been accidentally transposed in 2 Sam. 8:17; 1 Chr. 18:16, marg.; 24:3, 6, 31.

1. Also called AHIA.

A high priest, during the reign of David . Gives shewbread and the sword of Goliath to David 1 Sam 21; Mark 2:26 . Killed by the command of Saul 1 Sam 22:9-22

2. A Hittite, and friend of David 1 Sam 26:6

AHIMOTH

A Levite 1 Chr 6:25

AHINADAB

brother of liberality = liberal, one of the twelve commissariat officers appointed by Solomon in so many districts of his kingdom to raise supplies by monthly rotation for his household.

He was appointed to the district of Mahanaim (1 Kings 4:14), east of Jordan.

Son of Iddo 1 Kings 4:14