Lexical Definition
אֲחִימַעַץ ʼĂchîymaʻats (akh-ee-mah'-ats) Ahimaaz N:N-M-P
from אָח and the equivalent of מַעַץ; brother of anger
Ahimaaz.
- § Ahimaaz = "my brother is anger (wrath)"
- Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
1) father-in-law of Saul
2) Zadok's son who aided David during Absalom's rebellion
3) a supply officer of Solomon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחִימַ֨עַץ | and Ahimaaz | 2Sam.15.27 |
| וַאֲחִימַ֤עַץ | and Ahimaaz | 2Sam.18.19 |
| וַאֲחִימַ֜עַץ | and Ahimaaz | 2Sam.17.17 |
| וַאֲחִימַ֙עַץ֙ | and Ahimaaz | 1Chr.6.9 |
| אֲחִימָֽעַץ | Ahimaaz | 1Chr.6.8 |
| אֲחִימַ֥עַץ | Ahimaaz | 1Chr.6.53 |
| אֲחִימַ֤עַץ | Ahimaaz | 2Sam.18.22 |
| אֲחִימַ֣עַץ | Ahimaaz | 2Sam.15.36 • 2Sam.18.27 |
| אֲחִימַ֡עַץ | Ahimaaz | 2Sam.18.29 |
| אֲחִימַ֙עַץ֙ | Ahimaaz | 2Sam.17.20 • 2Sam.18.23 |
| אֲחִימַ֗עַץ | Ahimaaz | 2Sam.18.28 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.27
- son of: Zadok (צָדוֹק)
- father of: Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִימַ֫עַץ proper name, masculine (my brother is wrath)
1. son of Zadok 2Sam 15:27; 2Sam 15:36; 2Sam 17:17; 2Sam 17:20; 2Sam 18:19; 2Sam 18:22; 2Sam 18:23; 2Sam 18:27; 2Sam 18:28; 2Sam 18:29; 1Chr 5:34* (אֲחִימָ֑עַץ v.1Chr 6:35*; 1Chr 6:38* perhaps also 1Kgs 4:15 (son-in-law of Solomon)
2. אֲחִימָ֑עַץ, father-in-law of Saul 1Sam 14:50.
מעץ (√ of following; perhaps = be wrathful, compare Arabic 
be enraged; compare also proper name, masculine אֲחִימַעַץ, above).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 14:50 |
| 2 Samuel | 15:27 · 15:36 · 17:17 · 17:20 · 18:19 · 18:22 · 18:23 · 18:27 · 18:28 · 18:29 |
| 1 Kings | 4:15 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:34* · 6:35* · 6:38* |
Profile
Male • A priest • Son of Zadok the priest, a messenger for David
Priest living at the time of United Monarchy
Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, was a messenger who helped David during Absalom's rebellion and brought news of Absalom's death. (2Sa.15.36; 18.19-29)
- A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.27;
- only referred to as Ahimaaz אֲחִימַעַץ;
- a son of Zadok צָדוֹק;
- father of Azariah עֲזַרְיָה.
Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok, the high priest during the reign of King David. He played a significant role as a messenger and loyal supporter of David during the rebellion of David's son Absalom. Along with Jonathan, son of Abiathar, Ahimaaz stayed outside Jerusalem to relay information about Absalom's plans to David. (2Sa.15.27,36; 17.17)
When David's forces defeated Absalom's army, Ahimaaz wanted to bring the news to David, but Joab initially sent a Cushite messenger instead. Ahimaaz persisted and was allowed to run, overtaking the Cushite. He reported the victory to David but withheld the news of Absalom's death, which the Cushite messenger revealed. (2Sa.18.19-29)
In the genealogy of the Levites, Ahimaaz is listed as the son of Zadok and the father of Azariah, who served as priests in the temple built by Solomon. (1Ch.6.8,9,53) Ahimaaz's loyalty to David and his role in supporting the rightful king showcase his importance during this tumultuous period in Israel's history.
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