One of David's mighty men, the Pelonite
Ahijah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:36.
אֲחִיָּ֫הוּAhijah
The name means “same with Ahiah.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ahijah Written by AI
Ahijah the Pelonite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside King David. The mighty men were known for their bravery and military prowess, and they played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Ahijah is specifically identified as a Pelonite, which may refer to his place of origin or his family lineage. No further details about Ahijah's specific exploits or role in David's army are provided in the biblical text. (1 Chronicles 11:36).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ahijah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Brother (i.e., “friend”) of Jehovah. (1.) One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:7, R.V.). In A.V. called “Ahiah.”
(2.) One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1 Chr. 2:25).
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(3.) Son of Ahitub (1 Sam. 14:3, 18), Ichabod’s brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest at Nob in the reign of Saul (1 Sam. 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.
(4.) A Pelonite, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:36); called also Eliam (2 Sam. 23:34).
(5.) A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1 Chr. 26:20).
(6.) One of Solomon’s secretaries (1 Kings 4:3).
(7.) A prophet of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29; 14:2), called the “Shilonite,” in the days of Rehoboam. We have on record two of his remarkable prophecies, 1 Kings 11:31-39, announcing the rending of the ten tribes from Solomon; and 1 Kings 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 (1 Kings 14:2,3).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 11:36
Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.