Old Testament
Ahoah
A descendant of Benjamin and the eponymous ancestor of the Ahohite clan of David's mighty men.
Ahoah is identified in the genealogies of Benjamin as a son of Bela. His primary significance in Scripture is as the progenitor of the Ahohite family, which produced several of King David's elite warriors, including Dodo and Zalmon. The name serves to establish the lineage of these mighty men within the tribe of Benjamin.
In the text
- Verses
- 6
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:9
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:4
Where Ahoah 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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