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Ahitub(3)

Ahitub in the Bible — son of Amariah (1CH 6:11), Levite (1CH 6:1), father of Meraioth (1CH 9:11). Ahitub belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: brother of goodness

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Ahitubproper name
Hebrew
אֲחִיטוּב
Transliteration
achiytuv
Meaning
[my] brother is goodness
Greek
Αχιτωβ
Reference
1CH 6:11
Strong's
H285

Family & Relationships (3)

son

Amariah(1CH 6:11)

grandfather

Zadok(1CH 6:12)

father

Meraioth(1CH 9:11)

Notes

Aaronic priest through Eleazar

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ahitub in the Bible?

Ahitub is described in the Bible as son of Amariah (1CH 6:11), Levite (1CH 6:1), father of Meraioth (1CH 9:11). 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.

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