Lexical Definition
אֲחִימוֹת ʼĂchîymôwth (akh-ee-moth') Ahimoth N:N-M-P
from אָח and מוּת; brother of death
Ahimoth.
- § Ahimoth = "brother of death" or "my brother is death"
- Achimoth, an Israelite
1) a son of Elkanah, a Levite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחִימֽוֹת | and Ahimoth | 1Chr.6.25 |
| Αχιμώθ | Ahimoth | LXX.1Chr.6.25 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25
- son of: Amasai (עֲמָשַׂי)
- father of: Elkanah (אֶלְקָנָה); also called Mahath at 1Ch.6.35
- Also named: ma.chat (מַ֫חַת "Mahath" מַחַת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִימוֺת proper name, masculine (my brother is death) a Levite 1Chr 6:10* (compareמַחַת 1Chr 6:20*; 2Chr 29:12).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 6:10* · 6:20* |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:12 |
Profile
Male • Son of Amasai • Levite descendant of Kohath, son of Elkanah
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahimoth, also known as Mahath, was a Levite descended from Kohath, the son of Elkanah. (1Ch.6.25,35)
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25;
- referred to as Ahimoth אֲחִימוֹת, or Mahath מַחַת;
- a son of Amasai עֲמָשַׂי;
- father of Elkanah אֶלְקָנָה.
Ahimoth, also referred to as Mahath, is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Kohath. He was the son of Elkanah, who was a descendant of Kohath, one of the three sons of Levi. (1Ch.6.25,35)
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the Gershonites and Merarites. They were responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. (Num.3.27-32)
Ahimoth's mention in the genealogy highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their roles in serving in the tabernacle and later in the temple. However, no specific details about Ahimoth's life or duties are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Ahimoth or Mahath: אֲחִימוֹת ☩ מַחַת