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The Ahohites, descendants of Ahoah of Benjamin, were a clan that included some of David's mighty men, such as Eleazar and Zalmon.
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Ahoah, also known as Ahohi, was a descendant of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Ahohite clan. The Ahohites were a family within the tribe of Benjamin known for their military prowess and loyalty to King David.
Several of David's mighty men, an elite group of warriors who fought alongside him, were identified as Ahohites. Eleazar, the son of Dodo, was an Ahohite who stood with David against the Philistines at Pas-dammim. He fought until his hand was weary and clung to his sword, and the Lord brought about a great victory that day. (2Sa.23.9-10; 1Ch.11.12-14).
Another Ahohite, Zalmon, is mentioned among David's mighty men, known as "the thirty." (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.29)
The Ahohites' military skill and bravery were not limited to David's reign. During the time of King Solomon, Dodai the Ahohite was the commander of the division for the second month, overseeing 24,000 men. (1Ch.27.4)
The repeated mention of Ahohites among David's mighty men and Solomon's military leaders highlights the clan's reputation as skilled warriors and their enduring loyalty to the Davidic dynasty.
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Brotherly, one of the sons of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:4). He is also called Ahiah (ver. 7) and Iri (1 Chr. 7:7). His descendants were called Ahohites (2 Sam. 23:9, 28).
(brothely), son of Bela the son of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:4) In (1 Chronicles 8:7) he is called Ahiah, Or Ahijah. The patronymic, Ahohite, is found in (2 Samuel 23:9,28; 1 Chronicles 11:12,29; 27:4)
a live brother; my thorn or thistle
AHO'AH (friendship of Jehovah?), a grandson of Benjamin. 1 Chr 8:4.
AHO'AH (friendship of Jehovah?), a grandson of Benjamin. 1 Chr 8:4.
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6 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0265
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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