Ahio אַחְיוֹ
Son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a Benjamite
Who is Ahio in the Bible?
Ahio was a son of Abiel, also called Jeiel, a Benjamite who was the founder or refounderer of Gibeon, a city located north of Jerusalem. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:31 and 9:37, where he is listed among the children of Jeiel and his wife Maakah. Beyond being named in these tribal genealogies, no further details are provided about Ahio's life or activities. His mention in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles serves the important purpose of documenting the Benjamite family lines and establishing the settlement of this community in Gibeon during the post-exilic period.
Biography
Ahio is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin as one of the sons of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), who was the father or re-founder of Gibeon. Abiel (or 'Jeiel') and his wife Maakah had several children, including Ahio. (1Ch.8.29-31; 9.35-37)
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 provide a detailed record of the Benjamite families who lived in Gibeon, a city located north of Jerusalem. These chapters aim to establish the lineage and settlement of the Benjamites in the post-exilic period.
Apart from being listed among Jeiel's sons, no further information is given about Ahio's life, occupation, or role within the Benjamite community in Gibeon. His mention in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and the population of Gibeon.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:31
"Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:37
"Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַחְיוֹ |