Lexical Definition
אֲחִילוּד ʼĂchîylûwd (akh-ee-lood') Ahilud N:N-M-P
from אָח and יָלַד; brother of one born
Ahilud.
- § Ahilud = "child's brother"
- Achilud, an Israelite
1) father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder
2) father of Baana, an officer of Solomon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחִיל֖וּד | Ahilud | 2Sam.8.16 • 2Sam.20.24 • 1Kgs.4.3 • 1Chr.18.15 |
| אֲחִיל֔וּד | Ahilud | 1Kgs.4.12 |
| Αχιλούδ | of Ahilud | LXX.2Sam.8.16 • LXX.2Sam.20.24 • LXX.1Kgs.4.3 • LXX.1Kgs.4.12 • LXX.1Chr.18.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.16
- father of: Jehoshaphat (יְהוֹשָׁפָט), Baana (בַּעֲנָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִילוּד proper name, masculine (according to Thes = אֲחִי יְלוּד child's brother (?))
1. father of Jehoshaphat, David's chronicler 2Sam 8:16; 2Sam 20:24; 1Kgs 4:3; 1Chr 18:15.
2. father of Baana, officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 8:16 · 20:24 |
| 1 Kings | 4:3 · 4:12 |
| 1 Chronicles | 18:15 |
Profile
Male • Father of Jehoshaphat • Father of Jehoshaphat and Baana, officials under David and Solomon
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ahilud was the father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder, and Baana, one of Solomon's twelve district governors. (2Sa.8.16; 1Ki.4.12)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.16;
- only referred to as Ahilud אֲחִילוּד;
- father of Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט, Baana בַּעֲנָא.
Ahilud is mentioned in the Bible as the father of two important officials who served under King David and King Solomon. His first son, Jehoshaphat, held the position of recorder during David's reign. (2Sa.8.16; 1Ch.18.15) The recorder was responsible for maintaining official records and documents of the kingdom.
Ahilud's second son, Baana, served as one of the twelve district governors during Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.12) These governors were appointed by Solomon to oversee the administration and provision of resources for the king's household, each being responsible for a specific region of Israel.
The fact that both of Ahilud's sons held significant positions in the royal administration suggests that Ahilud himself may have been a prominent figure or had a close relationship with the royal family. However, no further details about Ahilud's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
All entries for Ahilud: אֲחִילוּד
Related Profiles:
- Jehoshaphat (child)
- Baana (child)