Lexical Definition
אַחְלַי ʼAchlay (akh-lah'ee) Ahlai N:N-M-P
the same as אַחֲלַי; wishful
Ahlai.
- § Ahlai = "O! would that!"
- Achlai, the name of an Israelitess and of an Israelite
1) daughter of Sheshan
2) father of one of David's heroes (mighty men, warriors)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אַחְלָֽי | Ahlai | 1Chr.2.31 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.31
- son of: Sheshan (שֵׁשָׁן); married to Jarha (יַרְחָע)
- father of: Attai (עַתַּי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַחְלָ֑י proper name. (DlPr 210 transitive O ! would that! (compare אַחְלַי below III. אָח above) & compare interjectional Babylonian name A—ulapia, O! that I at last! ZimBP 116; compare Ol§ 277; otherwise HalJAS 7, x. 360)
1. feminine daughter of Sheshan 1Chr 2:31 so Be Öttli and others in view of v1Chr 2:34.
2. masculine father of one of David's mighty men (not in 2Sam 23) 1Chr 11:41.
אַחְלָב see חלב.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | Chapter 23 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:31 · 2:34 · 11:41 |
Profile
Female • Daughter of Sheshan • Daughter of Sheshan, a Jerahmeelite
Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahlai was the daughter of Sheshan, a descendant of Jerahmeel, from the tribe of Judah. (1Ch.2.31)
- A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.31;
- only referred to as Ahlai אַחְלַי;
- a daughter of Sheshan שֵׁשָׁן;
- wife of Jarha יַרְחָע;
- mother of Attai עַתַּי.
Ahlai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, specifically in the lineage of Jerahmeel. She is listed as the daughter of Sheshan, who was a descendant of Jerahmeel through her son Shammai. (1Ch.2.25,31)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, focusing on the clans of Jerahmeel, Hezron, and others. It provides a detailed record of the families within the tribe of Judah.
Apart from being mentioned as the daughter of Sheshan, no further information is given about Ahlai's life, her role within the family, or any significant events associated with her.
However, the genealogy goes on to mention that Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. One of her daughters married the Egyptian servant, Jarha, and their descendants are listed in the following verses. (1Ch.2.34-41) This suggests that the lineage was continued through Sheshan's daughters.
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