Ammihud עַמִּיהוּד
Father of Elishama, leader of Ephraim
Who is Ammihud in the Bible?
Ammihud was an Ephraimite whose son Elishama served as the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during Israel's wilderness journey. He appears in the biblical record through his son's prominent role, which is documented in Numbers 1:10, 2:18, and 7:48, where Elishama is identified as the son of Ammihud and head of the Ephraimite camp. Elishama was responsible for overseeing not only Ephraim but also the combined camp that included the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin, and he presented the tribe's offering during the tabernacle dedication. Ammihud is also mentioned in the genealogical records of Ephraim found in 1 Chronicles 7:26. Though Ammihud himself appears only in genealogical and census contexts, his significance lies in his connection to his son's leadership during a pivotal period in Israel's history.
Biography
Ammihud was an Ephraimite, the father of Elishama, who was a prominent leader during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Elishama, the son of Ammihud, was the leader of the people of Ephraim and one of the tribal chiefs who assisted Moses in the census of the Israelites. He was also in charge of the camp of Ephraim, which included the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin. Additionally, Elishama presented the offering of the tribe of Ephraim during the dedication of the tabernacle. Ammihud is also mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim in the book of Chronicles.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical booksNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:10
"from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;"
- Numbers 2:18
"On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,"
- Numbers 7:48
"On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near."
- Numbers 7:53
"and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud."
- Numbers 10:22
"Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:26
"Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַמִּיהוּד |