Bible Dictionary
Ahira
Ahira was the hereditary prince and representative of Naphtali during the wilderness census, tribal offerings, and journeys of Israel.
Definition
Ahira was the son of Enan and the hereditary prince of Naphtali during the wilderness period. He represented his tribe in the census, presented its tribal offering, and commanded its host when Israel marched.
Biblical Usage
Ahira assisted Moses in numbering Israel, represented Naphtali in the tribal arrangement, made the tribe’s offering, and served as commander of its contingent during the wilderness journey.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “brother of evil,” “unlucky,” or “my brother is evil.” Ahira belonged to the leadership of Naphtali in the generation of Moses.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Brother of evil = unlucky, or my brother is friend, chief of the tribe of Naphtali at the Exodus (Num. 1:15; 2:29).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brother of evil, i.e. unlucky), Chief of the tribe of Naphtali. (Numbers 1:15; 2:29; 7:78,83; 10:27)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-hi'-ra ('achira`, "brother of evil," or, "my brother is evil"): A man of Naphtali, contemporary with Moses. He is five times mentioned as the son of Enan. He was the representative of his tribe who assisted Moses in the census (Nu 1:15). He was the hereditary "prince" of the tribe; he made the tribal offering (Nu 2:29; 7:78; compare Nu 7:83), and was commander of the tribal host when on the march (Nu 10:27).</p>