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Ahitub(2)
Ahitub in the Bible — (grand) father of Zadok the priest (2SA 8:17, 1CH 9:11), son of Amariah (1CH 6:11). Ahitub belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “brother of goodness”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Ahitubproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲחִיט֛וּב
- Transliteration
- achiytuv
- Meaning
- [my] brother is goodness
- Greek
- Αχιτωβ
- Reference
- 2SA 8:17
- Strong's
- H285
Notes
Aaronic priest through Eleazar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahitub in the Bible?
Ahitub is described in the Bible as (grand) father of Zadok the priest (2SA 8:17, 1CH 9:11), son of Amariah (1CH 6:11). Ahitub belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Ahitub mean?
The name Ahitub means “brother of goodness” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.