Ahihud אֲחִיחֻד
Son of Ehud, from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Ahihud in the Bible?
Ahihud was a son of Ehud, a member of the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7. He appears in the genealogical records of Benjamin as part of the line descending from Bela, Ehud's father. Beyond his inclusion in this tribal genealogy, Scripture provides no additional details about his personal life, role, or accomplishments. His mention in the biblical genealogy serves to preserve the record of Benjamite family lines during Israel's history, connecting the tribe's ancestry to its later representatives in the nation.
Biography
Ahihud is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He was one of the sons of Ehud, who was a descendant of Benjamin through his son Bela. The genealogy traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, but no specific details are given about Ahihud's life or role within the tribe. (1Ch.8.7).
Family
Siblings
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Ahijah MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty men, the PeloniteView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Uzza Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudBenjamite exile born in MoabView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:7
"Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִיחֻד |
Ahihud
>(2) A son of Ehud of the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch 8:6,7). The text here is obscure and probably corrupt.
a-hi'-ja ('achiyah or 'achiyahu, "brother of Yahweh," "my brother is Yahweh," "Yah is brother." In the King James Version the name sometimes appears as Ahiah):
(1) One of the sons of Jerahmeel the great-grandson