Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Ahiah
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:26.
אֲחִיָּ֫הוּAhiah
The name means “brother of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ahiah Written by AI
Ahiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel after their return from Babylonian exile. The covenant involved a commitment to follow the Law of God, given through Moses. Ahiah, along with other priests, Levites, and leaders, signed this covenant, pledging to uphold its principles and guide the people in obedience to God.
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
- Nehemiah 10:26
Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.