Ahijah אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ
Son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), a scribe during Solomon's reign
Who is Ahijah in the Bible?
Ahijah was the son of Seraiah (also called Shisha) and served as a scribe during King Solomon's reign, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:3. He worked alongside his brother Elihoreph in the important administrative role of recording the king's decrees, correspondence, and official matters. Scribes in ancient Israel were highly educated officials who were essential to the kingdom's governance and record-keeping. Though the Bible provides no further details about his specific duties or life, Ahijah represents the educated administrative class that helped Solomon maintain his prosperous kingdom.
Biography
Ahijah, the son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), is mentioned as one of the scribes who served during the reign of King Solomon. Along with his brother Elihoreph, Ahijah held the important position of recording and documenting the king's decrees, correspondence, and other official matters. Scribes in ancient Israel were highly educated individuals who played a crucial role in the administration of the kingdom. No further details about Ahijah's life or specific duties are provided in the Bible. (1Ki.4.3).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ |