Ancestor of Jesus, son of Zadok (or 'Sadoc')
Achim
Named in 1 verse of Matthew, first in Matthew 1:14.
ἈχείμAchim
The name means “preparing; revenging; confirming.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Achim Written by AI
Achim is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:14). He was the son of Zadok (or 'Sadoc') and the father of Eliud. Achim is listed as one of the ancestors of Jesus in the lineage traced from Abraham through David to Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Apart from his mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Achim's life, his occupation, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to the promises made to Abraham, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan of redemption throughout Israel's history.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Matthew 1:14
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.