Ahian אַחְיָן
Son of Shemidah, from the tribe of Manasseh
Who is Ahian in the Bible?
Ahian was a son of Shemidah and a member of the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:19. He descended from Manasseh through the line of Gilead and represented one generation in the tribal lineage of Israel. Beyond his place in this genealogy, no further details about Ahian's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are recorded in Scripture. His mention, though brief, serves to document the family structure and tribal divisions of ancient Israel during the period after the conquest of Canaan.
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
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:19
"And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַחְיָן |