Lexical Definition

‎אֲחִימַעַץ‎ ʼĂchîymaʻats (akh-ee-mah'-ats) Ahimaaz N:N-M-P
from ‎אָח‎ and the equivalent of ‎מַעַץ‎; brother of anger

Ahimaaz.

1) father-in-law of Saul
2) Zadok's son who aided David during Absalom's rebellion
3) a supply officer of Solomon

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
אֲחִימַ֖עַץ Ahimaaz 1Kgs.4.15

Extended Information

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 • Solomon's son-in-law, governor of Naphtali

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz, who was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath, served as the governor of Naphtali during Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.15)

Ahimaaz is mentioned briefly in the context of King Solomon's administration. He was one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing resources for the king's household. Ahimaaz was assigned to the region of Naphtali, located in the northern part of Israel. (1Ki.4.7,15)

Notably, Ahimaaz was married to Basemath, one of Solomon's daughters. This marriage alliance suggests that Ahimaaz was a trusted official and had a close relationship with the royal family. The practice of marrying daughters to high-ranking officials was common in ancient times to strengthen political alliances and ensure loyalty.

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