Bible Dictionary
Ahishahar
Ahishahar was a son of Bilhan and descendant of Benjamin.
Definition
Ahishahar was a son of Bilhan, son of Jediael, and a descendant of Benjamin. He appears in the Benjaminite genealogy.
Biblical Usage
Ahishahar is mentioned only as part of a genealogical record tracing Benjaminite descent.
Historical Background
The name means “brother of dawn.” His place in the genealogy identifies him as a son of Bilhan and grandson of Benjamin through Jediael.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brother of the dawn), one of the sons of Bilhan, the grandson of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 7:10)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-hish'-a-har ('achishachar, "brother of dawn"): One of the sons of Bilhan, the son of Jediael, the son of Benjamin (1Ch 7:10).</p>