Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ahian was a son of Shemidah, a descendant of Manasseh.
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Ahian is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh. He was one of the sons of Shemidah, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his son Gilead. No further details about Ahian's life or role are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.7.19).
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a Manassite of the family of Shemidah. (1 Chronicles 7:19)
AHI'AN (brotherly), a son of Shemidah. 1 Chr 7:19.
AHI'AN (brotherly), a son of Shemidah. 1 Chr 7:19.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0291
And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
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