Levite in charge of the treasuries of the temple
Ahijah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:20.
אֲחִיָּ֫הוּAhijah
The name means “same with Ahiah.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ahijah Written by AI
Ahijah is mentioned briefly in the context of the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David. He was a Levite appointed to oversee the treasuries of the house of God. The Levites were responsible for various duties related to the tabernacle and, later, the temple. These duties included managing the treasuries, which contained the dedicated gifts and offerings brought by the people. Ahijah's specific role was to ensure the proper care and administration of these treasuries.
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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 26:20
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.
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