Ahban אַחְבָן

Male Tribe of Judah H0257 1 book

Son of Abishur, from the tribe of Judah

Who is Ahban in the Bible?

Ahban was the son of Abishur and his wife Abihail, belonging to the tribe of Judah and appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:29. He had a brother named Molid, and together they represented a line of descent within Judah's family tree. Beyond his mention in this genealogy, no other details about Ahban's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical account demonstrates the biblical practice of documenting family lines to establish tribal heritage and inheritance rights among the people of Judah.

Biography

Ahban is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah. He was the son of Abishur and his wife Abihail. Ahban had a brother named Molid. No further information about Ahban's life or role is provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.2.29).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:29

    "Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew אַחְבָן
Encyclopedia Article

Ahban

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

Aer): A man of Benjamin (1Ch 7:12), apparently a contracted form, perhaps the same as Ahiram (King James Version) (Nu 26:38</