Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Ahasbai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahasbai was the father of Eliphelet, a Maacathite warrior in David’s army.
Ahashverosh
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahashverosh is an alternate Hebrew form of Ahasuerus, a name used for Persian rulers in the biblical records.
Ahasuerus
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahasuerus is the name or title applied to several Median and Persian kings in Scripture, including the king of Esther who ruled a vast Persian empire.
Ahava
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ahava was the river or district in Babylonia where Ezra assembled the returning Jewish exiles, called a fast, and sought God’s protection for their journey to Jerusalem.
Ahaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahaz was a wicked king of Judah who practiced idolatry, sought Assyrian help instead of trusting God, and introduced pagan practices into Judah’s worship.
Ahaziah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahaziah was the name of a king of Israel, son of Ahab, and a king of Judah, son of Jehoram. Both rulers followed ungodly paths; each reign ended in disaster.
Ahban
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahban was a son of Abishur and Abihail, belonging to the tribe of Judah.
Aher
People & Groups - Old Testament
Aher was a Benjamite ancestor of Hushim. The name may be a shortened or variant form of Ahiram or Aharah.
Ahi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahi was the name of a man from the tribe of Gad and another from the tribe of Asher.
AHIAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahiah is a variant form of Ahijah, a personal name appearing in several Old Testament passages.
Ahiah, Or Ahijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahiah, or Ahijah, is a variant form of the Hebrew name meaning “brother of the LORD.”
Ahiam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahiam was one of David’s mighty men. He is called the son of Sharar in Samuel and the son of Sacar in Chronicles.
Ahian
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahian was a son of Shemida and a member of the tribe of Manasseh.
Ahiezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahiezer was a prince of Dan during the wilderness journey and later the name of a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Ahihud
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahihud was a chief of Asher appointed to help divide Canaan and also the name of a Benjamite descendant of Bela.
Ahijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahijah was the name of several Israelites, including a priest, a Levite, royal officials, and the prophet of Shiloh who announced the division of Solomon’s kingdom and judgment on Jeroboam’s house.
Ahikam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahikam was an influential official under Josiah who consulted Huldah and later protected Jeremiah from execution. He was the father of Gedaliah, governor after Jerusalem’s fall.
Ahilud
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahilud was the father of Jehoshaphat, David’s and Solomon’s recorder. He may also have been the father of one of Solomon’s district officers.
Ahimaaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahimaaz was the father of Saul’s wife, the son of Zadok the priest who supported David, and possibly a district officer under Solomon. He carried news to David during Absalom’s revolt.
Ahiman
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ahiman was one of the Anakim at Hebron whom Judah defeated and dispossessed. The name was also borne by a Levite gatekeeper after the exile.
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