Bible Dictionary
AHLAI
Ahlai was either a son or daughter of Sheshan and was also the father of Zabad, one of David’s soldiers.
Definition
Ahlai is associated with the family of Sheshan and with Zabad, a soldier in David’s army. The biblical record is uncertain whether Sheshan’s Ahlai was a son or daughter.
Biblical Usage
Ahlai appears in Judah’s genealogical record and is also identified as the father of Zabad.
Historical Background
The uncertainty arises because one passage calls Ahlai a son while another states that Sheshan had no sons, only daughters.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-li ('achlay "O would that!"):</p><p>(1) A Son of Sheshan (1Ch 2:31) or according to 1Ch 2:34 a daughter of Sheshan, for here we read: "Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters."</p><p>(2) The father of Zabad, a soldier in David's army (1Ch 11:41).</p>