Ahiman אֲחִימַן
One of the giant descendants of Anak in Hebron
Biography
Ahiman was one of the three sons of Anak, a group of giants who inhabited the city of Hebron in the land of Canaan. When Moses sent twelve spies to scout out the land, they reported seeing the descendants of Anak, including Ahiman, who appeared as giants in their eyes. This report discouraged the Israelites from entering the land. (Num.13.22,28,33)
During the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, Caleb, one of the faithful spies, was given Hebron as his inheritance. He drove out the three sons of Anak, including Ahiman, from the city. (Jos.15.13,14).
The book of Judges reiterates that Judah and Simeon fought against the Canaanites in Hebron and defeated Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak. (Jdg.1.10)
Ahiman and his brothers were known for their great stature and strength, which initially intimidated the Israelites. However, with God's help, they were eventually defeated, allowing the Israelites to claim the land promised to them.
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 13:22
"They went up by the South, and came to Hebron; and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)"
Joshua 1 verse
- Joshua 15:14
"Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak."
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Judges 1 verse
- Judges 1:10
"Judah went against the Canaanites who lived in Hebron. (The name of Hebron before that was Kiriath Arba.) They struck Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִימַן | H0289G |