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Ahab
Ahab in the Bible — son of Omri and King of Israel (1KI 16:28). Referenced in 9 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “uncle, or father's brother”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 9 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 6 connections
Names & Labels (3)
Ahabproper name
- Hebrew
- אַחְאָב
- Transliteration
- achəav
- Meaning
- brother of father
- Greek
- Αχααβ
- Reference
- 1KI 16:28
- Strong's
- H256
King of Israeltitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλέα Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 1KI 20:2
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
King of Samariatitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ שִׁמְרוֹן
- Transliteration
- melek shiməron
- Meaning
- king of Samaria
- Greek
- βασιλέως Σαμαρείας
- Reference
- 1KI 21:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H8110
Notes
he "did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him" (1KI 16:30). Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel than all the kings of Israel who were before him. (1KI 16:33)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahab in the Bible?
Ahab is described in the Bible as son of Omri and King of Israel (1KI 16:28).
What does the name Ahab mean?
The name Ahab means “uncle, or father's brother” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.