Lexical Definition
אֲחִיָּה ʼĂchîyâh (akh-ee-yaw) Ahijah N:N-M-P
or (prolonged) אֲחִיָּהוּ ʼĂchîyâhûw (akh-ee-yaw'-hoo) ; from אָח and יָהּ; brother (i.e. worshipper) of Jah
Ahiah, Ahijah.
- § Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)"
- Achijah, the name of nine Israelites
1) grandson of Phinehas
2) scribe of Solomon
3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes
4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne
5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above)
6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud
7) one of David's heroes
8) a Levite during David's time
9) a chief man under Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחִיָּ֛ה | and Ahijah | 1Kgs.4.3 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.3
- son of: Seraiah (שְׂרָיָה)
- brother of: Elihoreph (אֱלִיחֹרֶף)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ, אֲחִיָּה (always, except where other form noted), אֲחִי proper name, masculine (brother of Yah(u), compare Phoenician חמלך brother of Milk, & especially אחתמלך sister of Milk, where אחת must be construct since מלך is a male deity; compare Carthaginian חתמלקרת Eut213).
1. a priest 1Sam 14:3; 1Sam 14:18.
2. Scribe 1Kgs 4:3.
3. Prophet 1Kgs 11:29; 1Kgs 11:30; 1Kgs 12:15; 1Kgs 14:2; 1Kgs 14:4; 1Kgs 15:29; 2Chr 9:29; 1Kgs 14:4; 1Kgs 14:5; 1Kgs 14:6; 1Kgs 14:18; 2Chr 10:15 (last five אֲחִיָהוּ ).
4. father of king Baasha 1Kgs 15:27; 1Kgs 15:33; 1Kgs 21:22; 2Kgs 9:9 .
5. grandson of Hezron 1Chr 2:25, or perhaps proper name, feminine, mother of preceding four, compare Be.
6. son of Ehud, of Benj. 1Chr 8:7 = אֲחוֺחַ, v1Chr 8:4.
7. one of David's heroes 1Chr 11:36.
8. a Levite, David's time 1Chr 26:20 .
9. a chief man under Nehem. Neh 10:27*.
10. a Gadite 1Chr 5:15 (אֲחִי).
11. a man of Asher 1Chr 7:34 (id.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 14:3 · 14:18 |
| 1 Kings | 4:3 · 11:29 · 11:30 · 12:15 · 14:2 · 14:4 · 14:5 · 14:6 · 14:18 · 15:27 · 15:29 · 15:33 · 21:22 |
| 2 Kings | 9:9 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:25 · 5:15 · 7:34 · 8:4 · 8:7 · 11:36 · 26:20 |
| 2 Chronicles | 9:29 · 10:15 |
| Nehemiah | 10:27* |
Profile
Male • Son of Seraiah • Son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), a scribe during Solomon's reign
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ahijah, son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), served as a scribe during King Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.3)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.3;
- only referred to as Ahijah אֲחִיָּה;
- son of Seraiah שְׂרָיָה;
- a brother of Elihoreph אֱלִיחֹרֶף.
Ahijah, the son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), is mentioned as one of the scribes who served during the reign of King Solomon. Along with his brother Elihoreph, Ahijah held the important position of recording and documenting the king's decrees, correspondence, and other official matters. Scribes in ancient Israel were highly educated individuals who played a crucial role in the administration of the kingdom. No further details about Ahijah's life or specific duties are provided in the Bible. (1Ki.4.3).
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