Ahi אֲחִי
Son of Shomer, from the tribe of Asher
Who is Ahi in the Bible?
Ahi was a son of Shomer from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:34. His name means "brother" in Hebrew, though the biblical text provides no further details about his life or accomplishments. Ahi appears simply as part of the tribal genealogy documenting the descendants of Asher through the line of Heber, serving primarily as a record of the tribe's family structure rather than as a figure with significant narrative or theological impact in Scripture.
Biography
Ahi, whose name means "brother," is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. He was the son of Shomer (or 'Shamer'), who was a descendant of Asher through Heber. The biblical text does not provide any additional details about Ahi's life, role, or the significance of his name. (1Ch.7.34).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:34
"The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִי |