Ahoah אֲחוֹחַ
Descendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty men
Who is Ahoah in the Bible?
Ahoah was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin whose family line produced the Ahohites, a clan known for their military skill and loyalty to King David. The Ahohites are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:4 as part of Benjamin's genealogy, and several members of this family became part of David's elite group of mighty men. Notable Ahohites included Eleazar, the son of Dodo, who fought alongside David against the Philistines at Pas-dammim and demonstrated extraordinary bravery in battle (2 Samuel 23:9-10), and Zalmon, who was numbered among "the thirty" of David's warriors (2 Samuel 23:28). The significance of Ahoah lies in his descendants' reputation as devoted warriors who played important roles in establishing and protecting David's kingdom during a formative period in Israel's history.
Biography
Ahoah, also known as Ahohi, was a descendant of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Ahohite clan. The Ahohites were a family within the tribe of Benjamin known for their military prowess and loyalty to King David.
Several of David's mighty men, an elite group of warriors who fought alongside him, were identified as Ahohites. Eleazar, the son of Dodo, was an Ahohite who stood with David against the Philistines at Pas-dammim. He fought until his hand was weary and clung to his sword, and the Lord brought about a great victory that day. (2Sa.23.9-10; 1Ch.11.12-14).
Another Ahohite, Zalmon, is mentioned among David's mighty men, known as "the thirty." (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.29)
The Ahohites' military skill and bravery were not limited to David's reign. During the time of King Solomon, Dodai the Ahohite was the commander of the division for the second month, overseeing 24,000 men. (1Ch.27.4)
The repeated mention of Ahohites among David's mighty men and Solomon's military leaders highlights the clan's reputation as skilled warriors and their enduring loyalty to the Davidic dynasty.
Family
Siblings
- Ard Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaGrandson of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Ezbon Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin warriorSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Iri Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Addar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Abihud Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Abishua Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaDescendant of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Chronicles 4 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:4
"Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,"
- 1 Chronicles 11:12
"Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men."
- 1 Chronicles 11:29
"Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:4
"Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division."
2 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 23:9
"Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,"
- 2 Samuel 23:28
"Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחַ |
| Group | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחִי |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחִי |