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What Does the Bible Say About Ahijah?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ahijah in the Bible

Discover 19 Bible verses about ahijah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ahijah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Ahijah

  1. 1
    2 Samuel 23:34
    Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Kings 4:3
    Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. scribes: or, secretaries recorder: or, remembrancer
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Kings 11:31
    And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 11:32
    (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 11:33
    Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Kings 11:34
    Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Kings 11:35
    But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Kings 11:36
    And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. light: Heb. lamp, or, candle
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Kings 11:37
    And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Kings 11:38
    And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.
    KJV

Subtopics of Ahijah

Also called AHIAH
1. Son of Bela
2. Son of Jerahmeel
3. A priest in Shiloh, probably identical with Ahimelech, mentioned
Was priest in Saul's reign
Killed
4. One of David's heroes
Also called ELIAM
5. A Levite who was treasurer in the tabernacle
6. Son of Shisha
7. A prophet in Shiloh
8. Father of Baasha
9. An Israelite, who subscribed to the covenant of Nehemiah
4. One of David's heroes, called Eliam

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ahijah? (19 Verses)

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. scribes: or, secretaries recorder: or, remembrancer
And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:
(But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)
Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.
Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:
But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. light: Heb. lamp, or, candle
And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.
And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.
And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah:
And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.
And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.
Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. dedicated: Heb. holy things
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ahijah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ahijah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ahijah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ahijah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ahijah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ahijah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ahijah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ahijah?
Discover 19 Bible verses about ahijah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ahijah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 19 key verses about ahijah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ahijah are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about ahijah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ahijah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ahijah is 2 Samuel 23:34 — "Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,"
Where in the Bible does it talk about ahijah?
Ahijah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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