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Ahimelech
Ahimelech in the Bible — the priest of Nob (1SA 21:1). Ahimelech belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “my brother is a king; my king's brother”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Ahimelechproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲחִימֶלֶךְ
- Transliteration
- achiymelekh
- Meaning
- [my] brother is king
- Greek
- Αβιμελεχ
- Reference
- 1SA 21:1
- Strong's
- H288
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahimelech in the Bible?
Ahimelech is described in the Bible as the priest of Nob (1SA 21:1). Ahimelech belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Ahimelech mean?
The name Ahimelech means “my brother is a king; my king's brother” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.