Bible Dictionary
Ahishar
Ahishar was the official placed over Solomon’s household.
Definition
Ahishar was the official placed over Solomon’s household. He appears in the king’s list of departmental heads.
Biblical Usage
Ahishar’s biblical role was administrative: he supervised Solomon’s household as part of the organization of the royal court.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “my brother has sung” or “brother of song.” His office shows the presence of designated officials over the king’s domestic administration.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon (1 Kings 4:6).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the controller of Solomon’s household. (1 Kings 4:6)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-hish'-ar ('achishar, "my brother has sung"): Mentioned in Solomon's list of heads of departments as "over the household" (1Ki 4:6).</p>