Descendant of Judah through Reaiah
Ahumai
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:2.
אֲחוּמַיAhumai
The name means “a meadow of waters; a brother of waters.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ahumai Written by AI
Ahumai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, specifically in the lineage of Reaiah, who was a descendant of Judah through his son Shobal. (1 Chronicles 4:1 to 2) The genealogy in 1Chronicles 4 traces the descendants of Judah, focusing on various clans and families within the tribe. It provides a detailed record of the lineage of significant individuals and their offspring. Apart from being listed as a descendant of Reaiah, no further information is given about Ahumai's life, his role within the family, or any notable events associated with him. The mention of Ahumai in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through its various branches. It also highlights the importance of family records and ancestry in the Israelite society.
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
- 1 Chronicles 4:2
Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.