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H281 אֲחִיָּה (ʼĂchîyâh) akh-ee-yaw
Hebrew
Noun (Masculine)
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Ahijah

Biblical Persons & Places

Ahiah Man living at the time of Exile and Return
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.26; only referred to as Ahiah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ).
Ahijah Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ).
Ahijah Man living at the time of United Monarchy
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ); son of Jerahmeel; a brother of Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem and Onam.
Ahijah Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.20; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ).
Ahijah Man living before Israel's Monarchy
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ); son of Ehud; a brother of Naaman, Gera, Uzza and Ahihud.
Ahijah Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy
A prophet living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.29; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ).
Ahijah Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.15.27; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ); father of Baasha.
Ahijah Man living at the time of United Monarchy
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.3; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ); son of Seraiah; a brother of Elihoreph.

Strong's Definition

Achijah, the name of nine Israelites

Derivation: or (prolonged) אֲחִיָּהוּ ; from H251 (אָח) and H3050 (יָהּ); brother (i.e. worshipper) of Jah;

KJV Usage: Ahiah, Ahijah.

Outline of Biblical Usage

Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)"
1) grandson of Phinehas
2) scribe of Solomon
3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes
4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne
5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above)
6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud
7) one of David's heroes
8) a Levite during David's time
9) a chief man under Nehemiah

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.3; son of: Seraiah (H8304); brother of: Elihoreph (H0456) § Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)" 1) grandson of Phinehas 2) scribe of Solomon 3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes 4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne 5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above) 6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud 7) one of David's heroes 8) a Levite during David's time 9) a chief man under Nehemiah

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

אֲחִיָּהוּ / אֲחִיָּה ăchý̂yâh / ăchý̂yâhû BDB Definition: Ahiah or Ahijah = brother of Jehovah (Yahu) 1) grandson of Phinehas 2) scribe of Solomon 3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes 4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne 5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above) 6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud 7) one of Davids heroes 8) a Levite during Davids time 9) a chief man under Nehemiah Part of Speech: noun proper masculine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H251 and H3050 Total KJV Occurrences: 24

Bible Occurrences (23)

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