Boy Old Testament Known
Ahilud
a brother born, or begotten
אֲחִילוּד a.chi.lud
Ahilud (Hebrew: אֲחִילוּד, a.chi.lud) means “a brother born, or begotten”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the United Monarchy period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Adoram in 2 Samuel 20.
Which Ahilud?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Ahilud
father of Jehoshaphat
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Ahilud
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 8:16 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 18:15 |
| Cross-references | 68 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jehoshaphat co-occurrence Appears with Jehoshaphat in 2 Samuel 20.
- Elihoreph co-occurrence Appears with Elihoreph in 1 Kings 4.
- Ahijah co-occurrence Appears with Ahijah in 1 Kings 4.
- Baana co-occurrence Appears with Baana in 1 Kings 4.
- Seraiah co-occurrence Appears with Seraiah in 1 Kings 4.
- Adoram co-occurrence Appears with Adoram in 2 Samuel 20.
- Zeruiah co-occurrence Appears with Zeruiah in 2 Samuel 8.
- Joram co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Joram.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.16;
father of: Jehoshaphat (H3092), Baana (H1195)
§ Ahilud = "child's brother"
1) father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder
2) father of Baana, an officer of Solomon
Ahilud was the father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder, and Baana, one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
The biblical story
Ahilud is mentioned in the Bible as the father of two important officials who served under King David and King Solomon. His first son, Jehoshaphat, held the position of recorder during David's reign. (2Sa.8.16; 1Ch.18.15) The recorder was responsible for maintaining official records and documents of the kingdom.
Ahilud's second son, Baana, served as one of the twelve district governors during Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.12) These governors were appointed by Solomon to oversee the administration and provision of resources for the king's household, each being responsible for a specific region of Israel.
The fact that both of Ahilud's sons held significant positions in the royal administration suggests that Ahilud himself may have been a prominent figure or had a close relationship with the royal family. However, no further details about Ahilud's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
Key verses
Ahilud appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
2 Samuel 8:16 -
And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:
2 Samuel 20:24 -
Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.
1 Kings 4:3 -
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
1 Kings 4:12 -
And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.
1 Chronicles 18:15
Show all 5 references
2 Samuel (2)
- 2 Samuel 8:16
- 2 Samuel 20:24
1 Kings (2)
- 1 Kings 4:3
- 1 Kings 4:12
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 18:15