Old Testament
Ahio
A son of Abinadab who helped drive the cart carrying the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
Ahio was a son of Abinadab who served as a guide for the new cart transporting the Ark of the Covenant from Kiriath-jearim. Alongside his brother Uzzah, he walked before the Ark during David's initial attempt to bring it to Jerusalem. His role highlights the historical account of the Ark's movement and the tragic events that occurred when the Israelites failed to follow the prescribed Mosaic instructions for its transport.
In the text
- Verses
- 6
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 6:3
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 13:7
Where Ahio appears
6 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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