Ahihud אֲחִיהוּד
Leader from the tribe of Asher for land allocation
Who is Ahihud in the Bible?
Ahihud, son of Shelomi, was a leader from the tribe of Asher appointed by God to help allocate the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes (Numbers 34:27). After the conquest of Canaan, Moses selected representatives from each tribe, including Ahihud, to work alongside the priest Eleazar and Joshua in dividing the land as an inheritance for the people of Israel (Numbers 34:16-29). His role was to ensure fair and orderly distribution of territory according to God's direction. Ahihud's appointment reflects the importance of tribal representation in the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to give Israel the land of Canaan.
Biography
Ahihud, the son of Shelomi, was a leader chosen from the tribe of Asher to assist in the allocation of the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes. After the conquest of Canaan, God instructed Moses to appoint leaders from each tribe to help divide the land as an inheritance for the Israelites. (Num.34.16-29)
Ahihud was selected as the representative for the tribe of Asher in this important task. His role was to work alongside Eleazar the priest, Joshua, and the other tribal leaders to ensure a fair and orderly distribution of the land according to God's direction.
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 34:27
"Ahihud son of Shelomi, a leader from the tribe of Asher;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִיהוּד |