Ahijah (Easton)

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Brother (i.e., 'friend') of Jehovah. One of the sons of Bela (1Chronicles 8:7, RSV). In A.V. called 'Ahiah.' One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1Chronicles 2:25). Son of Ahitub (1Samuel 14:3,18), Ichabod's brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter A Bible Dictionaries Ahijah Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Ahihud Next Entry Ahikam Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Ahijah Thompson Chain Reference Ahijah Dictionaries American Tract Society Ahijah Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Ahijah Chabad Knowledge Base Ahijah the Shilonite Easton's Bible Dictionary Ahijah Fausset Bible Dictionary Ahijah Holman Bible Dictionary Ahijah Hitchcock Bible Names Ahijah Hastings' BibleDictionary Ahijah Morrish Bible Dictionary Ahijah People's Bible Dictionary Ahijah Smith Bible Dictionary Ahijah Watson's Theological Dictionary Ahijah Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ahijah Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Ahijah McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Ahijah The Jewish Encyclopedia Ahijah Ahijah (the Prophet) Ahijah, Ahiah, Ahijahu Lexicons אֲחִיָּה , אֲחִיָּהוּ Brother (i.e., "friend") of Jehovah. One of the sons of Bela (1Chronicles 8:7, RSV). In A.V. called "Ahiah." One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1Chronicles 2:25). Son of Ahitub (1Samuel 14:3,18), Ichabod's brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest at Nob in the reign of Saul (1Samuel 22:11). Some, however, suppose that Ahimelech was the brother of Ahijah, and that they both officiated as high priests, Ahijah at Gibeah or Kirjath-jearim, and Ahimelech at Nob. A Pelonite, one of David's heroes (1Chronicles 11:36); called also Eliam (2Samuel 23:34). A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1Chronicles 26:20). One of Solomon's secretaries (1Kings 4:3). A prophet of Shiloh (1Kings 11:29; 14:2), called the "Shilonite," in the days of Rehoboam. We have on record two of his remarkable prophecies, 1Kings 11:31-39, announcing the rending of the ten tribes from Solomon; and 1Kings 14:6-16, delivered to Jeroboam's wife, foretelling the death of Abijah the king's son, the destruction of Jeroboam's house, and the captivity of Israel "beyond the river." Jeroboam bears testimony to the high esteem in which he was held as a prophet of God (1Kings 14:2,3).

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)