The meaning of “אֲחִילוּד”
Understanding ʼĂchîylûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ahilud. - § Ahilud = "child's brother" - Achilud, an Israelite 1) father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder 2) father of B...
אֲחִילוּד
Ahilud. - § Ahilud = "child's brother" - Achilud, an Israelite 1) father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder 2) father of Baana, an officer of Solomon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 8:16 | “And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;” Word: אֲחִילוּד (ʼĂchîylûwd) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:24 | “And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:” Word: אֲחִילוּד (ʼĂchîylûwd) | |
| 1 Kings 4:3 | “Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.” Word: אֲחִילוּד (ʼĂchîylûwd) | |
| 1 Kings 4:12 | “Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:” Word: אֲחִילוּד (ʼĂchîylûwd) | |
| 1 Chronicles 18:15 | “And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.” Word: אֲחִילוּד (ʼĂchîylûwd) |