Ahian אַחְיָן

Male Tribe of Manasseh H0291 1 book

Son of Shemidah, from the tribe of Manasseh

Biography

Ahian is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh. He was one of the sons of Shemidah, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his son Gilead. No further details about Ahian's life or role are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.7.19).

Family

Parents

Shemida Tribe of Manasseh

Son of Gilead

Son of Gilead, great-grandson of Manasseh
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Siblings

Shechem Tribe of Manasseh

Son of Shemida

Son of Shemida, a Manassite
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Likhi Tribe of Manasseh

Son of Shemida

Son of Shemida, a Manassite
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Aniam Tribe of Manasseh

Son of Shemida

Son of Shemida, descendant of Manasseh
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In Scripture

1 biblical book

1 Chronicles 1 verse

1 Chronicles 7:19

"The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam."

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	אַחְיָן	H0291

Encyclopedia Article

Ahian

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(1) A son of Ammishaddai, a Danite prince, who acted as representative of his tribe on several occasions. (See Nu 1:12; <ref osisR

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