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Ahimelech(3)

Ahimelech in the Bible — son of Abiathar (2SA 8:17, 1CH 24:6). Ahimelech belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: my brother is a king; my king's brother

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (2)

Ahimelechproper name
Hebrew
אֲחִימֶלֶךְ
Transliteration
achiymelekh
Meaning
[my] brother is king
Greek
Αχιμελεχ
Reference
2SA 8:17
Strong's
H288
Abimelechproper name
Hebrew
אֲבִימֶלֶךְ
Transliteration
aviymelekh
Meaning
[my] father is king or [my] father is Molech
Greek
Αχιμελεχ
Reference
1CH 18:16
Strong's
H40

Family & Relationships (1)

son

Abiathar(2SA 8:17)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ahimelech in the Bible?

Ahimelech is described in the Bible as son of Abiathar (2SA 8:17, 1CH 24:6). 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.

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