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Ahi

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Ahi was the name of a man from the tribe of Gad and another from the tribe of Asher.

Definition

Ahi was the name of two men mentioned in the genealogies: one from the tribe of Gad and another from the tribe of Asher. The name may mean “my brother” or be a shortened form of Ahijah.

Biblical Usage

Ahi is recorded once among the descendants of Gad and once among the descendants of Asher.

Historical Background

The name is recorded in tribal genealogies.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a brother).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-hi ('achi, "my brother," or perhaps a contraction from AHIJAH, which see): (1) A member of the tribe of Gad (1Ch 5:15). (2) A member of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:34).</p>
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