Lexical Definition
אֲחִיטוּב ʼĂchîyṭûwb (akh-ee-toob') Ahitub N:N-M-P
from אָח and טוּב; brother of goodness
Ahitub.
- § Ahitub = "my brother is good (goodness)"
- Achitub, the name of several priests
1) a grandson of Eli
2) the father of Zadok the priest
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחִיטוּב֙ | and Ahitub | 1Chr.6.8 |
| אֲחִיטֽוּב | Ahitub | 1Chr.6.7 |
| אֲחִיט֥וּב | Ahitub | 1Chr.6.52 |
| אֲחִיט֛וּב | Ahitub | 2Sam.8.17 • 1Chr.18.16 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17
- son of: Amariah (אֲמַרְיָה)
- father of: Zadok (צָדוֹק)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִיטוּב proper name, masculine (my brother is goodness)
1. grandson of Eli 1Sam 14:3; 1Chr 5:33*; 1Chr 5:34*; 1Chr 5:37*; 1Chr 5:38* father of Ahimelech 1Sam 22:9; 1Sam 22:20 (אֲחִטוּב) v1Sam 22:11 v1Sam 22:12 (on identity of person see Be 1Chr 5:33*).
2. father of Zadok 2Sam 8:17 (= 1Chr 18:16), but We reads Ahim son of Ahitub; 1Chr 5:37*; Ezra 7:2 grandfather of Zadok 1Chr 9:11; Neh 11:11 (on all compare We on the passage)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 14:3 · 22:9 · 22:11 · 22:12 · 22:20 |
| 2 Samuel | 8:17 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:33* · 5:34* · 5:37* · 5:38* · 9:11 · 18:16 |
| Ezra | 7:2 |
| Nehemiah | 11:11 |
Profile
Male • A priest • Father of Zadok the priest during David's reign
Priest living at the time of United Monarchy
Ahitub was the father of Zadok, who served as a priest alongside Abiathar during the reign of King David. (2Sa.8.17; 1Ch.18.16)
- A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17;
- only referred to as Ahitub אֲחִיטוּב;
- a son of Amariah אֲמַרְיָה;
- father of Zadok צָדוֹק.
Ahitub is mentioned as the father of Zadok, one of the prominent priests who served during the reign of King David. Zadok, along with Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, is listed among David's chief officials. (2Sa.8.17; 1Ch.18.16)
In the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the line of Eleazar, Ahitub is listed as the son of Amariah and the father of Zadok. (1Ch.6.7,8,52) This genealogy establishes Zadok's priestly lineage and his rightful place in the service of the tabernacle and, later, the temple.
Zadok played a significant role in David's reign, remaining loyal to him during Absalom's rebellion. (2Sa.15.24-29) He also supported Solomon's claim to the throne and anointed him as king. (1Ki.1.32-40)
Although little is recorded about Ahitub himself, his importance lies in his position as the father of Zadok, ensuring the continuity of the priestly line and the faithful service of his son during a crucial period in Israel's history.
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