Lexical Definition
אֲחִיסָמָךְ ʼĂchîyçâmâk (akh-ee-saw-mawk') Ahisamach N:N-M-P
from אָח and סָמַךְ; brother of support
Ahisamach.
- § Ahisamach = "my brother is support (has supported)"
- Achisamak, an Israelite
1) a Danite, father of Aholiab, a workman on the tabernacle
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחִיסָמָ֛ךְ | Ahisamach | Exod.38.23 |
| אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ | Ahisamach | Exod.35.34 |
| אֲחִֽיסָמָךְ֙ | Ahisamach | Exod.31.6 |
| Αχισαμέχ | of Ahisamach | LXX.Exod.38.23 |
| Αχισαμάχ | of Ahisamach | LXX.Exod.35.34 |
| Αχισαμάκ | of Ahisamach | LXX.Exod.31.6 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.6
- father of: Oholiab (אׇהֳלִיאָב)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִיסָמָךְ proper name, masculine (my brother has supported) father of Oholiab, a workman on tabernacle Exod 31:6; Exod 35:34; Exod 38:23
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 31:6 · 35:34 · 38:23 |
Profile
Male • Father of Oholiab • Father of Oholiab, a skilled artisan for the tabernacle
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, was the father of Oholiab, a skilled artisan who helped construct the tabernacle. (Exo.31.6; 35.34; 38.23)
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.6;
- only referred to as Ahisamach אֲחִיסָמָךְ;
- father of Oholiab אׇהֳלִיאָב.
Ahisamach was a member of the tribe of Dan and is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Oholiab, a skilled artisan who played a significant role in the construction of the tabernacle.
When God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle, He appointed Bezalel from the tribe of Judah and Oholiab from the tribe of Dan to oversee the craftsmanship. (Exo.31.1-6) Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, was filled with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts, including designing and working with gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood. (Exo.35.34).
Together with Bezalel, Oholiab led the skilled artisans in creating the intricate components of the tabernacle, such as the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat, the table of showbread, the lampstand, the altar of incense, and the altar of burnt offering. They also crafted the priestly garments and other items used in worship. (Exo.38.23)
Although Ahisamach himself is not described as participating in the tabernacle's construction, his mention as Oholiab's father highlights the family's giftedness and the important role they played in the building of the sacred structure.
All entries for Ahisamach: אֲחִיסָמָךְ
Related Profiles:
- Oholiab (child)