Bible Dictionary
Ahisamach
Ahisamach was a Danite and the father of Oholiab, who assisted Bezalel in making the tabernacle and its furnishings.
Definition
Ahisamach was a man of the tribe of Dan and the father of Oholiab. Oholiab assisted Bezalel in constructing the tent of meeting and preparing its furnishings.
Biblical Usage
Ahisamach is mentioned as Oholiab’s father in the accounts of the tabernacle work. Through Oholiab, his family is connected with the skilled preparation of the sanctuary and its furniture.
Historical Background
The name means “my brother supports” or “brother of help.” Ahisamach belonged to Dan, while his son Oholiab was appointed alongside Bezalel for the tabernacle work.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brother of help), a Danite, father of Aholiab one of the architects of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:6; 35:34; 38:23) (B.C. 1490)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-his'-a-mak ('achicamakh, "my brother supports"): A man of the tribe of Dan, father of Oholiab, who was the assistant of Bezalel in the building of the tent of meeting and preparing its furniture (Ex 31:6; 35:34; 38:23).</p>