Ahiah אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ

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Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

Biography

Ahiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel after their return from Babylonian exile. The covenant involved a commitment to follow the Law of God, given through Moses. Ahiah, along with other priests, Levites, and leaders, signed this covenant, pledging to uphold its principles and guide the people in obedience to God.

In Scripture

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Nehemiah 1 verse Study available

Nehemiah 10:26

"Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,"
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Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ	H0281N

Encyclopedia Article

Ahiah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ef>) for AHIJAH, which see. Also in the Revised Version (British and American) (Ne 10:26).

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a-hi'-am ('achi'am, "mother's brother"): One of David's thirty heroes. He was the son of Sharar (2Sa 23:33) or according to 1Ch 11:35 of Sacar,

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