Ahiman
Ahiman
(Hebrew Achiman’, , in pause , brother of a gift, i e. liberal; Sept. , but in 1Ch 9:17, v. r. ), the name of two men.
1. One of the three famous giants of the race of Anak, who dwelt at Hebron when the first Hebrew spies explored the land (Num 13:22), B.C. 1657; and who (or their descendants, Keil, Comment. in loc.) were afterward expelled by Caleb (Jos 15:14), B.C. 1612, and themselves eventually slain by the Judaites (Jdg 1:10), B.C. cir. 1593.
2. One of the Levitical Temple wardens after the exile (1Ch 9:17), B.C. cir. 516.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ahiman
brother of a gift = liberal. (1.) One of the three giant Anakim brothers whom Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron (Num. 13:22) when they went in to explore the land. They were afterwards driven out and slain (Josh. 15:14; Judg. 1:10).
(2.) One of the guardians of the temple after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:17).
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Ahiman
AHIMAN.1. One of the sons of Anak, at Hebron (Num 13:22): the three claus, of which this was one, were either destroyed by Judah (Jdg 1:10), or expelled by the clan Caleb (Jos 15:14). 2. A family of Levites who had charge of that gate of the Temple through which the king entered (1Ch 9:17 f.)
J. Taylor.
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Ahiman
a-hman (, ‘ahman, perhaps, brother of fortune, or, my brother is fortune):
(1) One of the names given as those of the three children of the Anak (Num 13:22; Jos 15:14; of Num 13:28; 2Sa 21:16, 2Sa 21:18), or the three sons of the Anak (Jos 15:14; Jdg 1:20). The three names (Ahiman, Sheshai, Talmai) also occur together in Jdg 1:10. The word Anak in the Hebrew Bible has the definite article except in Num 13:33 and Deu 9:2. Its use is that of a common noun denoting a certain type of man, rather than as the proper name of a person or a clan, though this need not prevent our thinking of the Anakim as a clan or group of clans, who regarded Arba as their founder. The question is raised whether Ahiman and Sheshai and Talmai are to be thought of as persons or as clans. The most natural understanding of the Bible statements is certainly to the effect that they were personal leaders among the Anakim of Kiriath-arba (Hebron). They were smitten and dispossessed by the tribe of Judah, with Caleb for leader.
(2) A Levite, one of the gatekeepers of the latest Bible times (1Ch 9:17). He is associated with Akkub and Talmon and their brethren: compare Neh 11:19.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Ahiman
Ahiman (brother of a gift), one of three famous giants, of the race of Anak, who dwelt at Hebron when the Hebrew spies explored the land (Num 13:22).
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Ahiman
[Ahi’man]
1. One of the three sons of Anak who dwelt in Hebron when the spies went up, Num 13:22; and who were driven out by Caleb and slain by Judah. Jos 15:14; Jdg 1:10.
2. A porter, of the children of Levi. 1Ch 9:17.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Ahiman
H289
1. A giant of Hebron
Num 13:22; Jos 15:14
2. A Levite
1Ch 9:17
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Ahiman
Ahi’man. (brother of the right hand).
1. One of the three giant Anakim who inhabited Mount Hebron, Num 13:22-23, seen by Caleb and the spies. (B.C. 1490). The whole race was cut off by Joshua, Jos 11:21, and the three brothers were slain by the tribe of Judah. Jdg 1:10.
2. A Levite porter. 1Ch 9:17.