Lexical Summary Achoach: Achoach Original Word: אֲחוֹחַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahoah By reduplication from 'ach; brotherly; Achoach, an Israelite -- Ahoah. see HEBREW 'ach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Ahoah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחוֺחַ proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:4 (perhaps corruption of אחיה 1 Chronicles 8:7 q. v. ) Topical Lexicon Name and Setting Ahoah appears once in Scripture, in the Benjaminite genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:4. The verse reads, “Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,”. He is listed as a son of Bela, who is the firstborn son of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:1,3-5). Place within the Line of Benjamin The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the tribe that would give Israel its first king, Saul (1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:39). By placing Ahoah between Naaman and Gera, the Chronicler preserves an otherwise forgotten branch of the family tree. Every name in these records testifies to the meticulous preservation of covenant lineage promised to Abraham (Genesis 17:7) and later highlighted in Jacob’s blessings (Genesis 49:27). Connection to Later History Though Ahoah himself is not mentioned elsewhere, the clan-name “Ahohite” surfaces in the era of David: These references suggest that Ahoah’s descendants produced men of valor who served the monarchy faithfully. The courage of the Ahohites reflects honor brought to Benjamin—once notorious for civil strife (Judges 19–21)—and showcases how God can redeem tribal reputations through later obedience. Theological Themes 1. Covenant Faithfulness: The single mention of Ahoah underscores that God values every individual in the covenant community. Even seemingly obscure names are recorded because each contributes to the unfolding plan of redemption (compare Matthew 1:1-17). Ministry Reflections • Encouragement for Small Places: Pastors and believers in unnoticed contexts can take heart that their names and works are known to God, just as Ahoah’s brief appearance is forever inscribed in Scripture (Hebrews 6:10). Key Passages for Study 1 Chronicles 8:1-6; 1 Chronicles 8:33 Summary Ahoah’s solitary mention showcases the comprehensive nature of God’s record-keeping and His sovereign ability to turn even the quietest branches of a family into sources of strength for His people. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲחֽוֹחַ׃ ואחוח׃ vaaChoach wa’ăḥōwaḥ wa·’ă·ḥō·w·aḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:4 HEB: וַאֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ וְנַעֲמָ֖ן וַאֲחֽוֹחַ׃ NAS: Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, KJV: And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, INT: Abishua Naaman Ahoah 1 Occurrence |
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