Ahoah אֲחוֹחַ
Descendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty men
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
"After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men."
- 1 Chronicles 11:29
"Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:4
"Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his division; and Mikloth the ruler: and in his division were twenty-four thousand."
2 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 23:9
"After him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines who were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel had gone away."
- 2 Samuel 23:28
"Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחַ | H0265 |
| Group | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחִי | H0266 |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | אֲחוֹחִי | H0266 |