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Ahiam
mother's brother; brother of a nation
אֲחִיאָם a.chi.am
Ahiam (Hebrew: אֲחִיאָם, a.chi.am) means “mother's brother; brother of a nation”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ahiam
son of Sharar
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- 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 23:33 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 11:35 |
| Cross-references | 7 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Sharar co-occurrence Appears with Sharar in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphal co-occurrence Appears with Eliphal in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ur co-occurrence Appears with Ur in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahasbai co-occurrence Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Shammah co-occurrence Appears with Shammah in 2 Samuel 23.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33;
son of: Sharar (H8325)
§ Ahiam = "mother's brother"
one of David's warriors (heroes)
Ahiam, son of Sharar the Hararite, was one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Ahiam was one of the mighty men who served under King David. He was the son of Sharar the Hararite. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors known for their bravery and military prowess. They played a significant role in David's military campaigns and helped establish and defend his kingdom. Ahiam is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men found in both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, but no specific details about his individual exploits are recorded in the Bible. (2Sa.23.33; 1Ch.11.35).
Key verses
Ahiam appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
2 Samuel 23:33 -
Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,
1 Chronicles 11:35
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:33
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:35