Lexical Definition
אֲחוּמַי ʼĂchûwmay (akh-oo-mah'-ee) Ahumai N:N-M-P
perhaps from אָח and מַיִם; brother (i.e. neighbour) of water
Ahumai.
- § Ahumai = "a water reed: brother of waters"
- Achumai, an Israelite
1) grandson of Shobal, descendant of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחוּמַ֖י | Ahumai | 1Chr.4.2 |
| Αχιμαϊ | Ahumai | LXX.1Chr.4.2 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.2
- son of: Jahath (יַחַת)
- brother of: Lahad (לַהַד)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחוּמַי proper name, masculine descendant of Judah 1Chr 4:2.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:2 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jahath • Descendant of Judah through Reaiah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahumai was a descendant of Judah through his grandson Reaiah. (1Ch.4.2)
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.2;
- only referred to as Ahumai אֲחוּמַי;
- son of Jahath יַחַת;
- a brother of Lahad לַהַד.
Ahumai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, specifically in the lineage of Reaiah, who was a descendant of Judah through his son Shobal. (1Ch.4.1-2)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 traces the descendants of Judah, focusing on various clans and families within the tribe. It provides a detailed record of the lineage of significant individuals and their offspring.
Apart from being listed as a descendant of Reaiah, no further information is given about Ahumai's life, his role within the family, or any notable events associated with him.
The mention of Ahumai in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through its various branches. It also highlights the importance of family records and ancestry in the Israelite society.
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