Ahijah

Brother (i.e., “friend”) of Jehovah. (1.) One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:7, R.V.). In A.V. called “Ahiah.” (2.) One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1 Chr. 2:25). (3.) Son of Ahitub (1 Sam. 14:3, 18), Ichabod’s brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest at Nob in the reign of Saul (1 Sam. 22:11). Some, however, suppose that Ahimelech was the brother of Ahijah, and that they both officiated as high priests, Ahijah at Gibeah or Kirjath-jearim, and Ahimelech at Nob. (4.) A Pelonite, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:36); called also Eliam (2 Sam. 23:34). (5.) A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1 Chr. 26:20). (6.) One of Solomon’s secretaries (1 Kings 4:3). (7.) A prophet of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29; 14:2), called the “Shilonite,” in the days of Rehoboam. We have on record two of his remarkable prophecies, 1 Kings 11:31-39, announcing the rending of the ten tribes from Solomon; and 1 Kings 14:6-16, delivered to Jeroboam’s wife, foretelling the death of Abijah the king’s son, the destruction of Jeroboam’s house, and the captivity of Israel “beyond the river.” Jeroboam bears testimony to the high esteem in which he was held as a prophet of God (1 Kings 14:2, 3).

[Ahiah, Or Ahijah]

AHI'JAH (brother, i.e. *friend, of Je hovah). 1. A prominent prophet, called the Shilonite from his place of residence, who foretold to Jeroboam the disruption of the kingdom and the assignment of the ten tribes to him. 1 Kgs 11:29-39. The prophecy is referred to 1 Kgs 12:15 ; 2 Chr 10:15. To the wife of Jeroboam the same prophet subsequently announced not only the fate of the sick child, but that of the nation. 1 Kgs 14:1-18. A part of this latter prophecy Baasha realized. 1 Kgs 15:29. He left annals of Solomon's reign.2 Chr 9:29. The father of Baasha, the king. 1 Kgs 15:27,1 Sam 15:33 ; 1 Kgs 21:22 ;2 Kgs 9:9. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:25. One of David's "valiant men."1 Chr 11:36. The Levite "over the treasures of the house of God and . . . the dedicated things." 1 Chr 26:20. One who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:26.

same with Ahiah

AHI'JAH (brother, i.e. *friend, of Je

hovah). 1. A prominent prophet, called the Shilonite from his place of residence, who foretold to Jeroboam the disruption of the kingdom and the assignment of the ten tribes to him. 1 Kgs 11:29-39. The prophecy is referred to 1 Kgs 12:15 ; 2 Chr 10:15. To the wife of Jeroboam the same prophet subsequently announced not only the fate of the sick child, but that of the nation. 1 Kgs 14:1-18. A part of this latter prophecy Baasha realized. 1 Kgs 15:29. He left annals of Solomon's reign.2 Chr 9:29. The father of Baasha, the king. 1 Kgs 15:27,1 Sam 15:33 ; 1 Kgs 21:22 ;2 Kgs 9:9. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:25. One of David's "valiant men."1 Chr 11:36. The Levite "over the treasures of the house of God and . . . the dedicated things." 1 Chr 26:20. One who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:26.