Ahi אֲחִי

Male Tribe of Gad H0277G 1 book

Son of Abdiel, a Gadite chief

Who is Ahi in the Bible?

Ahi was a chief of the Gadites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:15 as the son of Abdiel. He held a leadership position within his father's household and is recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad, one of the Israelite tribes that settled east of the Jordan River. Though little detail is provided about his life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the tribal genealogy indicates his significance as a leader among the Gadites during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.

Biography

Ahi is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad. He was the son of Abdiel and is described as the chief of his father's household. This suggests that Ahi held a leadership position among the Gadites.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 5:15

    "Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew אֲחִי
Encyclopedia Article

Ahi

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

Asher (1Ch 7:34).

In proper names ('achi or 'ach "brother"): The usage is practically the same with that of 'abh, 'abhi. See ABI; NAMES, PROPER.

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