The meaning of “אֲחִיקָם”
Understanding ʼĂchîyqâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ahikam. - § Ahikam = "my brother has risen (arisen)" - Achikam, an Israelite 1) son of Shaphan, an officer in Josiah's r...
אֲחִיקָם
Ahikam. - § Ahikam = "my brother has risen (arisen)" - Achikam, an Israelite 1) son of Shaphan, an officer in Josiah's reign 2) protector of Jeremiah 3) father of Gedaliah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 22:14 | “So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.” Word: אֲחִיקָם (ʼĂchîyqâm) | |
| 2 Chronicles 34:20 | “And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king’s, saying,” Word: אֲחִיקָם (ʼĂchîyqâm) | |
| Jeremiah 40:16 | “But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael. ” Word: אֲחִיקָם (ʼĂchîyqâm) |