Ammihud עַמִּיהוּד
Father of Elishama, leader of Ephraim
Biography
Ammihud was an Ephraimite, the father of Elishama, who was a prominent leader during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Elishama, the son of Ammihud, was the leader of the people of Ephraim and one of the tribal chiefs who assisted Moses in the census of the Israelites. He was also in charge of the camp of Ephraim, which included the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin. Additionally, Elishama presented the offering of the tribe of Ephraim during the dedication of the tabernacle. Ammihud is also mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim in the book of Chronicles.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical booksNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:10
"Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur."
- Numbers 2:18
"“On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud."
- Numbers 7:48
"On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim,"
- Numbers 7:53
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud."
- Numbers 10:22
"The standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies. Elishama the son of Ammihud was over his army."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:26
"Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַמִּיהוּד | H5989G |