Son of Zibeon the Hivite, brother of Anah
Aiah
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:24.
אַיָּהAiah
The name means “vulture, raven; an isle; alas, where is it?.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Aiah Written by AI
Aiah is mentioned in the genealogy of Esau, the son of Isaac and the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is listed as the son of Zibeon the Hivite and the brother of Anah. (Genesis 36:24; 1 Chronicles 1:40) The genealogy in Genesis 36 records the descendants of Esau, who settled in the region of Seir and became the Edomites. It provides a detailed account of the chiefs and clans that emerged from Esau's lineage. Zibeon, Aiah's father, is described as a Hivite, indicating that he belonged to one of the Canaanite tribes that inhabited the land before the Israelites. Zibeon's sons, Aiah and Anah, are mentioned together, suggesting that they were both significant figures within their clan. Anah, Aiah's brother, is notable for discovering hot springs in the wilderness while pasturing donkeys for his father, Zibeon. (Genesis 36:24) This discovery may have been significant for the nomadic lifestyle of the Edomites in the arid region of Seir. Apart from being listed in the genealogy, no further details are provided about Aiah's life or his role within the Edomite clan. His mention serves to document the lineage of Esau and to showcase the various tribes and chiefs that emerged from his descendants.
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 36:24
These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.)
- 1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.