Lexical Definition
אֲחִימַן ʼĂchîyman (akh-ee-man') Ahiman N:N-M-P
or אֲחִימָן ʼĂchîymân (akhee-mawn') ; from אָח and מִן; brother of a portion (i.e. gift)
Ahiman.
- § Ahiman = "my brother is a gift"
- Achiman, the name of an Anakite and of an Israelite
1) a son of Anak
2) a Levite servant in the temple
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחִימַן֙ | Ahiman | Num.13.22 • Josh.15.14 |
| אֲחִימַ֖ן | Ahiman | Judg.1.10 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22
- son of: Anak (עָנָק)
- brother of: Sheshai (שֵׁשַׁי) and Talmai (תַּלְמַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִימַן proper name, masculine (my brother is a gift ? so Thes; compare Arabic 
) < אֲחִימָן, see NorziNum 13:22 GFMJudg 1:10 (after Ven1 Mich.).
1. a son of Anak Num 13:22; Judg 1:10 אֲחִימָן֨ Josh 15:14.
2. a Levite, אֲחִימָ֑ן, 1Chr 9:17.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:22 |
| Joshua | 15:14 |
| Judges | 1:10 |
| 1 Chronicles | 9:17 |
Profile
Male • Son of Anak • One of the giant descendants of Anak in Hebron
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ahiman was one of the three giant descendants of Anak who lived in Hebron and were driven out by Caleb. (Num.13.22; Jos.15.14; Jdg.1.10)
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22;
- only referred to as Ahiman אֲחִימַן;
- son of Anak עָנָק;
- a brother of Sheshai שֵׁשַׁי and Talmai תַּלְמַי.
Ahiman was one of the three sons of Anak, a group of giants who inhabited the city of Hebron in the land of Canaan. When Moses sent twelve spies to scout out the land, they reported seeing the descendants of Anak, including Ahiman, who appeared as giants in their eyes. This report discouraged the Israelites from entering the land. (Num.13.22,28,33)
During the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, Caleb, one of the faithful spies, was given Hebron as his inheritance. He drove out the three sons of Anak, including Ahiman, from the city. (Jos.15.13,14).
The book of Judges reiterates that Judah and Simeon fought against the Canaanites in Hebron and defeated Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak. (Jdg.1.10)
Ahiman and his brothers were known for their great stature and strength, which initially intimidated the Israelites. However, with God's help, they were eventually defeated, allowing the Israelites to claim the land promised to them.
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