Ahilud אֲחִילוּד
Father of Jehoshaphat and Baana, officials under David and Solomon
Biography
Ahilud is mentioned in the Bible as the father of two important officials who served under King David and King Solomon. His first son, Jehoshaphat, held the position of recorder during David's reign. (2Sa.8.16; 1Ch.18.15) The recorder was responsible for maintaining official records and documents of the kingdom.
Ahilud's second son, Baana, served as one of the twelve district governors during Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.12) These governors were appointed by Solomon to oversee the administration and provision of resources for the king's household, each being responsible for a specific region of Israel.
The fact that both of Ahilud's sons held significant positions in the royal administration suggests that Ahilud himself may have been a prominent figure or had a close relationship with the royal family. However, no further details about Ahilud's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books2 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 8:16
"Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,"
- 2 Samuel 20:24
"Adoram was over the men subject to forced labor, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder,"
1 Kings 2 verses
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;"
- 1 Kings 4:12
"Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth Shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 18:15
"Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִילוּד | H0286 |
Ahilud
8.16">2Sa 8:16, 1Ch 18:15; 2Sa 20:24; 1Ki 4:3). In the absence of proof we may assume that the father of Baana, one of Solomon's district superintendents, was the same Ahilud (1Ki 4:12).
a-hi-ma'-az, a-him'-a-az ('achima`ats, perhaps "my brother is rage," or "brother of rage"):
(1) Father of Ahinoam the wife of King Saul (1Sa 14:50).
(2) The son of Zad