Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ahiram, also known as Aharah or Ehi, was a son of Benjamin and the founder of the Ahiramite clan.
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Ahiram, also referred to as Aharah or Ehi, was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, which trace the lineage of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt.
In the census taken in the wilderness, the descendants of Ahiram are listed as the Ahiramite clan, indicating that he was the founder of this Benjamite family. (Num.26.38)
The variations in his name (Aharah in 1Ch.8.1 and Ehi in Gen.46.21) may be due to different traditions or textual transmissions. However, all three names refer to the same individual, a son of Benjamin.
Apart from being mentioned in the genealogies, no further details about Ahiram's life or specific role within the tribe of Benjamin are provided in the biblical text. His significance lies in his place in the family line of Benjamin and his role as the progenitor of the Ahiramite clan.
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(brother of height, lofty), one of the sons of Benjamin, and ancestor of the AHIRAMITES (Numbers 26:38) In (Genesis 46:21) the name appears as “Ehi and Rosh.” It is uncertain whether Ahiram is the same as Aher, (1 Chronicles 7:12) or Aharah, (1 Chronicles 8:1)
brother of craft, or of protection
AHI'RAM (brother of the high), a son of Benjamin, Num 26:38 ; called Ehi in Gen 46:21, and was possibly the same as Aher. 1 Chr 7:12. His descendants were called Ahiramites. Num 26:38.
AHI'RAM (brother of the high), a son of Benjamin, Num 26:38 ; called Ehi in Gen 46:21, and was possibly the same as Aher. 1 Chr 7:12. His descendants were called Ahiramites. Num 26:38.
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3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0297
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,
Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was the second born, Aharah the third,
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