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) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחִיָּ֖ה | Ahijah | 1Chr.11.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36
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 • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, the Pelonite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahijah the Pelonite was one of David's mighty men. (1Ch.11.36)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36;
- only referred to as Ahijah אֲחִיָּה.
Ahijah the Pelonite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside King David. The mighty men were known for their bravery and military prowess, and they played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Ahijah is specifically identified as a Pelonite, which may refer to his place of origin or his family lineage. No further details about Ahijah's specific exploits or role in David's army are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.11.36).
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