Descendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty men
Ahoah
Named in 6 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:9.
אֲחוֹחַAhoah
אֲחוֹחִיAhohite
Also called Ahohite.
The name means “a live brother; my thorn or thistle.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Bela
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Ahoah Written by AI
Ahoah, also known as Ahohi, was a descendant of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Ahohite clan. The Ahohites were a family within the tribe of Benjamin known for their military prowess and loyalty to King David. Several of David's mighty men, an elite group of warriors who fought alongside him, were identified as Ahohites. Eleazar, the son of Dodo, was an Ahohite who stood with David against the Philistines at Pas-dammim. He fought until his hand was weary and clung to his sword, and the Lord brought about a great victory that day. (2 Samuel 23:9 to 10; 1 Chronicles 11:12 to 14). Another Ahohite, Zalmon, is mentioned among David's mighty men, known as "the thirty." (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:29) The Ahohites' military skill and bravery were not limited to David's reign. During the time of King Solomon, Dodai the Ahohite was the commander of the division for the second month, overseeing 24,000 men. (1 Chronicles 27:4) The repeated mention of Ahohites among David's mighty men and Solomon's military leaders highlights the clan's reputation as skilled warriors and their enduring loyalty to the Davidic dynasty.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Brotherly, one of the sons of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:4). He is also called Ahiah (ver. 7) and Iri (1 Chr. 7:7). His descendants were called Ahohites (2 Sam. 23:9, 28).
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
- 2 Samuel 23:9
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,
- 2 Samuel 23:28
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
- 1 Chronicles 8:4
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
- 1 Chronicles 11:12
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
- 1 Chronicles 11:29
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
- 1 Chronicles 27:4
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.