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Ahijah

Ahijah in the Bible — priest at Shiloh, nephew of Ichabod (1 SA 14:3), and prophet (1KI 11:29). Ahijah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: same with Ahiah

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Ahijahproper name
Hebrew
אֲחִיָּה
Transliteration
achiyah
Meaning
[my] brother is y-h-v-h
Greek
Αχια
Reference
1SA 14:3
Strong's
H281
the Shilonitetitle
Hebrew
הַשִּׁילֹנִי
Transliteration
hashiloniy
Meaning
the Shilonite
Greek
Σηλωνίτης
Reference
1KI 11:29
Strong's
H7888

Family & Relationships (2)

son

Ahitub(1SA 14:3)

ancestor

Zechariah(NEH 11:5)

Notes

called "the Shilonite" in 1KI 11:29

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ahijah in the Bible?

Ahijah is described in the Bible as priest at Shiloh, nephew of Ichabod (1 SA 14:3), and prophet (1KI 11:29). Ahijah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Ahijah mean?

The name Ahijah means “same with Ahiah” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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