Lexical Definition
אֲחוֹחַ ʼĂchôwach (akh-o'-akh) Ahoah N:N-M-P
by reduplication from אָח; brotherly
Ahoah.
- § Ahoah = "brother of rest"
- Achoach, an Israelite
1) a grandson of Benjamin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחֽוֹחַ | and Ahoah | 1Chr.8.4 |
| Αώδ | Ahoah | LXX.1Chr.8.4 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9
- son of: Bela (בֶּלַע)
- brother of: Ard (אַרְדְּ), Naaman (נַעֲמָן), Ezbon (אֶצְבּוֹן), Uzzi (עֻזִּי), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Iri (עִירִי), Addar (אַדָּר), Gera (גֵּרָא), Abihud (אֲבִיהוּד) and Abishua (אֲבִישׁוּעַ); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4
- Also named: a.cho.chi (אֲחוֹחִי "Ahohite" אֲחוֹחִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחוֺחַ proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1Chr 8:4 (perhaps corruption of אחיה v1Chr 8:7 q. v. )
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:4 · 8:7 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Descendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
The Ahohites, descendants of Ahoah of Benjamin, were a clan that included some of David's mighty men, such as Eleazar and Zalmon. (2Sa.23.9,28; 1Ch.8.4; 11.12,29; 27.4)
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9;
- referred to as Ahoah אֲחוֹחַ, or Ahohi (KJV, NIV= Ahohite) or Ahohite אֲחוֹחִי;
- son of Bela בֶּלַע;
- a brother of Ard אַרְדְּ, Naaman נַעֲמָן, Ezbon אֶצְבּוֹן, Uzzi עֻזִּי, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Iri עִירִי, Addar אַדָּר, Gera גֵּרָא, Abihud אֲבִיהוּד and Abishua אֲבִישׁוּעַ.
Ahoah, also known as Ahohi, was a descendant of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Ahohite clan. The Ahohites were a family within the tribe of Benjamin known for their military prowess and loyalty to King David.
Several of David's mighty men, an elite group of warriors who fought alongside him, were identified as Ahohites. Eleazar, the son of Dodo, was an Ahohite who stood with David against the Philistines at Pas-dammim. He fought until his hand was weary and clung to his sword, and the Lord brought about a great victory that day. (2Sa.23.9-10; 1Ch.11.12-14).
Another Ahohite, Zalmon, is mentioned among David's mighty men, known as "the thirty." (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.29)
The Ahohites' military skill and bravery were not limited to David's reign. During the time of King Solomon, Dodai the Ahohite was the commander of the division for the second month, overseeing 24,000 men. (1Ch.27.4)
The repeated mention of Ahohites among David's mighty men and Solomon's military leaders highlights the clan's reputation as skilled warriors and their enduring loyalty to the Davidic dynasty.
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