Old Testament · Major figure
Ahikam
A faithful official under King Josiah who protected the prophet Jeremiah from execution.
Ahikam was the son of Shaphan the scribe and a trusted court official during the reigns of Josiah, Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah. He is most notable for his role in supporting the prophet Jeremiah, specifically intervening to save Jeremiah's life when he was threatened by the people of Jerusalem. His influence and commitment to the Lord's word reflect a legacy of integrity within the royal administration during Judah's final years.
In the text
- Verses
- 20
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 2 Kings 22:12
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 43:6
Where Ahikam appears
20 verses · 8 chaptersIn the same books
- Baasha26 versesThe third king of the northern Kingdom of Israel who usurped the throne and warred against Judah.
- Shaphan24 versesA faithful scribe and royal official who served King Josiah during the discovery of the Book of the Law.
- Nethaniah20 versesA royal descendant of David and father of Ishmael, the assassin of Gedaliah the governor.
- Kareah14 versesA military officer who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem and later opposed Jeremiah.
- Ahab79 versesThe seventh king of Israel who promoted Baal worship and frequently clashed with the prophet Elijah.
- Zedekiah61 versesThe final king of Judah whose reign ended in the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
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