The meaning of “אֲכִישׁ”

Understanding ʼĂkîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אֲכִישׁ

Phoneticaw-keesh'

TransliterationʼĂkîysh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation Achish. - § Achish = "I will blacken (or terrify)" or "only a man" - Akish, a Philistine king 1) Philistine king of Gath

Scripture References

20 total references

Reference	Text
1 Samuel 27:10	“And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.”
1 Kings 2:40	“And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.”

Total Occurrences

20x

Most Frequent Book

1 Samuel

Book Distribution

1 Samuel18

1 Kings2

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