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Ahijah
same with Ahiah
אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ a.chiy.yah
Ahijah (Hebrew: אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ, a.chiy.yah) means “same with Ahiah”, by traditional interpretation. Seven men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a prophet. In 2023 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Appears with Adaiah in Nehemiah 11.
Which Ahijah?
Seven men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Ahijah
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Ahijah
father of Baasha
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Ahijah
son of Seraiah
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Ahijah
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Ahijah
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Ahijah
son of Jerahmeel
Show all 7 bearers
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Ahijah
son of Ehud
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 23 across 6 books
- Bearers
- 7 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 8 | Steady |
| All-time total | 80 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 10 in 2002 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Samuel 14:3 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 11:5 |
| Cross-references | 336 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jeroboam co-occurrence Appears with Jeroboam in 1 Kings 14.
- Elihoreph co-occurrence Appears with Elihoreph in 1 Kings 4.
- Maaseiah co-occurrence Appears with Maaseiah in Nehemiah 11.
- Naaman co-occurrence Appears with Naaman in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Bunah co-occurrence Appears with Bunah in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Adaiah co-occurrence Appears with Adaiah in Nehemiah 11.
- Uzza co-occurrence Appears with Uzza in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Uzzah co-occurrence Appears with Uzzah in 1 Chronicles 8.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36
§ 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
Ahijah the Pelonite was one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Ahijah the Pelonite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside King David. The mighty men were known for their bravery and military prowess, and they played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Ahijah is specifically identified as a Pelonite, which may refer to his place of origin or his family lineage. No further details about Ahijah's specific exploits or role in David's army are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.11.36).
Key verses
Ahijah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
1 Chronicles 11:36
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:36