1 Chronicles 5:15
New International Version
Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.

New Living Translation
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of their clans.

English Standard Version
Ahi the son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was chief in their fathers’ houses,

Berean Standard Bible
Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.

King James Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

New King James Version
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was chief of their father’s house.

New American Standard Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their fathers’ households.

NASB 1995
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their fathers’ households.

NASB 1977
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their fathers’ households.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their fathers’ households.

Amplified Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was chief in their fathers’ households.

Christian Standard Bible
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was head of their ancestral family.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was head of their ancestral houses.

American Standard Version
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.

Contemporary English Version
Ahi, the son of Abdiel and the grandson of Guni, was the leader of their clan.

English Revised Version
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ahi, son of Abdiel and grandson of Guni, was the head of their families.

Good News Translation
Ahi, the son of Abdiel and grandson of Guni, was head of these clans.

International Standard Version
Abdiel's son Ahi, who was the grandson of Guni, was chief in their clan.

Majority Standard Bible
Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.

NET Bible
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of the family.

New Heart English Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

World English Bible
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers’ houses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, [is] head of the house of their fathers;

Young's Literal Translation
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, is head of the house of their fathers;

Smith's Literal Translation
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, the head to the house of their fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And their brethren the sons of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house in their families,

Catholic Public Domain Version
along with their brothers, the sons of Abdiel, the son of Guni, the leader of the house, in their families,

New American Bible
Ahi, son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the head of their ancestral houses.

New Revised Standard Version
Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was chief in their clan;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they dwelt in Mathnin and its villages.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Abdeil, son of Eli, Chiefs of their fathers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
who was the brother of the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, he was chief of the house of their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Gad
14These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. 15Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family. 16They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.…

Cross References
Numbers 32:33-42
So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ...

Joshua 22:1-9
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...

Judges 5:16-17
Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

2 Kings 10:32-33
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

1 Chronicles 27:21
over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

2 Chronicles 30:11
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:1
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.

Hosea 5:10
The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

John 4:4-5
Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.


Treasury of Scripture

Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

Ahi.

1 Chronicles 5:15
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

(1) Son of Abdiel,

1 Chronicles 5:15
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

(2) Son of Shamer,

1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

Abdiel.

Guni.

Genesis 46:24
And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.

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1 Chronicles 5
1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.
3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.
11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.
18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.
23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.
25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.














Ahi
The name "Ahi" is derived from the Hebrew root "אֲחִי" (Achi), meaning "my brother" or "brotherly." In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or indicative of the individual's character or role within the family or tribe. Ahi, as a leader, may have embodied the qualities of brotherhood, unity, and kinship, which were essential for maintaining the cohesion and strength of the tribal community.

son of Abdiel
"Abdiel" is a name that means "servant of God" in Hebrew, derived from "עַבְדִּיאֵל" (Abdi'el). This name reflects a deep spiritual heritage, indicating that Ahi's lineage was one of devotion and service to God. In the conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of a godly heritage and the impact of faithful ancestors on future generations. Abdiel's name serves as a reminder of the call to serve God wholeheartedly, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative.

the son of Guni
"Guni" is a name that means "protected" or "defended" in Hebrew, from the root "גּוּנִי" (Guni). This name suggests a legacy of divine protection and strength, which would have been crucial for the survival and prosperity of the tribe. The mention of Guni emphasizes the importance of God's providence and protection over His people, a recurring theme in the Old Testament. It also underscores the belief that God is a refuge and fortress for those who trust in Him.

was head of their family
The phrase "was head of their family" indicates a position of leadership and authority. In the tribal structure of ancient Israel, the head of a family or clan held significant responsibility for the welfare, spiritual guidance, and governance of the group. This role required wisdom, courage, and a deep commitment to God's laws. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this highlights the biblical model of leadership, which is characterized by servanthood, integrity, and a commitment to leading others in accordance with God's will. The head of the family was not only a leader but also a shepherd, guiding the family in faith and practice.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ahi
אֲחִי֙ (’ă·ḥî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 277: Ahi -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Abdiel,
עַבְדִּיאֵ֣ל (‘aḇ·dî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5661: Abdiel -- 'servant of God', a Gadite

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Guni,
גּוּנִ֔י (gū·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1476: Guni -- two Israelites

was head
רֹ֖אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7218: The head

of their family.
אֲבוֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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