Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ahimoth (Hebrew Achimoth’, , brother of death, i e. perh. destructive; Sept. ), a person named with Amasai as sons of Elkanah, a Levite (1Ch 6:25). From 1Ch 6:35, however, it would appear that he was rather the grandson of this Elkanah (through Amasai), and the father of the other Elkanah of 1Ch 6:26. He … Continue reading “Ahimoth”

Ahimnius bishop of Asuaga, in the province of Zengit, Africa (together with Fortunatus, Optatus, and other bishops), consulted Cyprian as to the restoration of Ninus, Clementianus, and Florus, who in the Decian persecution’ succumbed to the greater severity of the proconsul, and had spent three years in penance. ‘The occasion of their meeting was to … Continue reading “Ahimnius”

AHIMELECH 1. Son of Ahitub, and brother of Ahiah, whom he succeeded in the high priesthood. Some think, however, that both names belong to the same person. During his priesthood the tabernacle was at Nob, where Ahimelech dwelt, with many priests. Here he received David when fleeing from Saul, and gave him the showbread and … Continue reading “Ahimelech”

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. … Continue reading “Ahiman”

Ahimam (“my brother, who?” i.e. “who is my equal?”.) 1. He, Sheshai, and Talmai were the three giant Anakim brothers seen by Caleb and the spies in mount Hebron (Num 13:22-23). The three were slain by the tribe of Judah, and the whole race was cut off by Joshua (Jos 11:21; Jdg 1:10). 2. 1Ch … Continue reading “Ahimam”

Ahimaiz (Hebrew Achima’ats, , brother of anger, i e. irascible; Sept. ), the name of three men. 1. The father of Ahinoam, wife of King Saul (1Sa 14:50), B.C. ante 1093. 2. The son and successor of Zadok (1Ch 6:8; 1Ch 6:53) in the high- priesthood (B.C. cir. 972-956), in which he was succeeded by … Continue reading “Ahimaiz”

AHIMAAZ The son and successor of Zadok became high priest in the reign of Solomon. During the reign of David, he revealed to him the counsels of Absalom and his advisers in rebellion, 2Sa 17:15-21 ; and conveyed to him also the tidings of Absalom’s defeat and death, 2Sa 18:1-33 . Fuente: American Tract Society … Continue reading “Ahimaaz”

Ahilud (Hebrew Achilud’, , perh. brother of the Lydian; Sept. , but , in 1Ki 4:12), the father of Jehoshaphat, chronicler under David and Solomon (2Sa 8:16; 2Sa 20:24; 1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 18:15), and also of Baana, one of Solomon’s purveyors (1Ki 4:12), B.C. ante 1014. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ahilud … Continue reading “Ahilud”

AHIKAM Sent by Josiah to Huldah the prophetess, when the book of the law was found in the temple, 2Ki 22:12 . He afterwards nobly befriended the prophet Jeremiah, Jer 26:24 ; 39:14. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Ahikam (Hebrew Achikam’, , brother of support, i e. helper; Sept. ), the second named of … Continue reading “Ahikam”

AHIJAH A prophet and chronicler of the times of Solomon and Jeroboam, 1Ki 11:29 2Ch 9:29 . He is thought to be the person who spoke in God’s name to Solomon while building the temple, 1Ki 6:11 ; and again after he fell into sin, 1Ki 11:11 . He notified Jeroboam of the separation of … Continue reading “Ahijah”