Son of Benjamin, founder of the Ahiramite clan
Ahiram
Named in 3 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 46:21.
אֲחִירָםAhiram
אֲחִירָמִיAhiramite
אַחְרַחAharah
אֵחִיEhi
Also called Ahiramite, Aharah, Ehi.
The name means “brother of craft, or of protection.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Benjamin
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Ahiram Written by AI
Ahiram, also referred to as Aharah or Ehi, was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, which trace the lineage of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. In the census taken in the wilderness, the descendants of Ahiram are listed as the Ahiramite clan, indicating that he was the founder of this Benjamite family. (Numbers 26:38) The variations in his name (Aharah in 1 Chronicles 8:1 and Ehi in Genesis 46:21) may be due to different traditions or textual transmissions. However, all three names refer to the same individual, a son of Benjamin. Apart from being mentioned in the genealogies, no further details about Ahiram's life or specific role within the tribe of Benjamin are provided in the biblical text. His significance lies in his place in the family line of Benjamin and his role as the progenitor of the Ahiramite clan.
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
- Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
- Numbers 26:38
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,
- 1 Chronicles 8:1
Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.