Bible Dictionary
Ahijah
Ahijah was the name of several Israelites, including a priest, a Levite, royal officials, and the prophet of Shiloh who announced the division of Solomon’s kingdom and judgment on Jeroboam’s house.
Biblical Usage
The prophet Ahijah announced that the ten tribes would be torn from Solomon’s kingdom and later foretold the death of Jeroboam’s son, the destruction of Jeroboam’s house, and Israel’s captivity. Other men named Ahijah appear in priestly, military, royal, and genealogical contexts.
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