Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ahoah (Hebrew Achoach, , brotherly; Sept. v. r. ), one of the sons of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1Ch 8:4); called also AHIAH SEE AHIAH (1Ch 8:7), and perhaps IRI SEE IRI (1Ch 7:7). B.C. post 1856. It is probably he whose descendants are called AHOHITES SEE AHOHITES (2Sa 23:9; 2Sa 23:28). Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Ahoah”

Ahmed a name by which MOHAMMED is mentioned in the Koran.. In chapter 61 it is written, “Jesus, the son of Mary, said, O children of Israel, verily, I am-the apostle of God. sent unto you, confirming the law, which was delivered before me, and bringing good tidings of an apostle who shall come after … Continue reading “Ahmed”

Ahlwardt, Peter a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born Feb. 14,1710, at Greifswalde. He studied at his native place as well as at Jena. His lectures he commenced at his native place in 1732, where he died March 1, 1791. He wrote, ‘Diss. de Davide, Prudente Politico, Pracipue in Caussa Homicidiorun a Joabo Conmmissorum (Gryph. … Continue reading “Ahlwardt, Peter”

Ahlai (Hebrew Achlay’, , perh. ornamental), the name of a woman and also of a man. 1. (Sept. v v. r. .) The daughter and only child of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah, married to her father’s Egyptian slave Jarha (q.v.), by whom she had Attai (1Ch 2:31; 1Ch 2:34-35). B.C. prob. ante 1658. 2. … Continue reading “Ahlai”

Ahlab (Hebrew Achlab’, , fatness, i e. fertile; Sept. v. r. ), a town of Asher, apparently near Zidon and Achzib, the native inhabitants of which the Israelites were unable to expel (Jdg 1:31). Its lying thus within the unconquered Phoenician border may be the reason of its omission in the list of the Asherite … Continue reading “Ahlab”

AHITUB 1. Grandson of Eli, and son of Phinehas, in whose place he succeeded to the high priesthood on the death of Eli, Phinehas having perished in battle, B. C. 1141, 1Sa 4:11 .2. Son of Amariah, and father of Zadok, 2Sa 8:17 ; 1Ch 6:8 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Ahitub (Hebrew … Continue reading “Ahitub”

Ahitob AHITOB (1Es 8:2).An ancestor of Ezra, son of Amarias and father of Sadduk. See Ahitub, No. 3. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Ahitob a-htob (, Achitob; the King James Version Achitob): One of the ancestors of Ezra (1 Esdras 8:2; 2 Esdras 1:1). Compare AHITUB, 3 (Ezr 7:2 et al.). Fuente: International Standard … Continue reading “Ahitob”

AHITHOPHEL A native of Giloh, originally one of David’s most intimate and valued friends; but upon the defection and rebellion of Absalom, he espoused the cause of that prince, and became one of David’s bitterest enemies. Being disappointed that Absalom did not follow his sagacious advice, and foreseeing the issue of the rebellion, he hanged … Continue reading “Ahithophel”

Ahit an Egyptian sacerdotal office, holdable by both sexes. Its duties are not exactly known. SEE AHI, of which this name is the feminine form. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ahishar (Hebrew Achishar’, , brother of song, i e. singer; Sept. ), the officer who was over the household” of Solomon (1Ki 4:6), i.e. steward (q.v.) or governor of the palace (comp. ch. 16:9; Isa 22:15), B.C. 1014 a post of great influence in Oriental courts, on account of the ready access to the king … Continue reading “Ahishar”