Ahijahאֲחִיָּ֫הוּ
Son of Ehud, from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Ahijah in the Bible?
Ahijah was a son of Ehud and a member of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:7. He appears in the lineage of Benjamin through his grandfather Bela, as part of the documented family records of prominent Benjamite families. While Scripture provides no details about his personal life or accomplishments, Ahijah's inclusion in these genealogies reflects the biblical practice of preserving the tribal ancestry and family heritage of Israel's twelve tribes.
Biography
Ahijah is mentioned briefly 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 Ahijah's life or role within the tribe. (1Ch.8.7).
Family
Siblings
- NaamanTribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- GeraTribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- UzzaTribe of BenjaminSon of EhudBenjamite exile born in MoabView full profile →
- AhihudTribe of BenjaminSon of EhudSon of Ehud, from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 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 | אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ |