Bible Dictionary
Ahlai, Or Ahlai
Ahlai was the daughter of Sheshan, given in marriage to his Egyptian servant Jarha. She became an ancestor of notable Judahite descendants.
Definition
Ahlai was the daughter of Sheshan. Because Sheshan had no issue, he gave her in marriage to his Egyptian servant Jarha. Their descendants included Zabad, one of David’s mighty men, and Azariah, a captain under Joash.
Biblical Usage
Ahlai appears in Judahite genealogy as the link through which Sheshan’s family continued through Jarha. Her descendants later included prominent military figures.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “ornamental.” The record specifically notes the marriage of Sheshan’s daughter to his Egyptian servant and traces notable descendants from that union.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(ornamental) daughter of Sheshan, whom, having no issue, he gave in marriage to his Egyptian slave Jarha. (1 Chronicles 2:31,35) From her were descended Zabad, one of David’s mighty men, (1 Chronicles 11:41) and Aza-riah, one of the captains of hundreds in the reign of Joash. (2 Chronicles 23:1)