Lexical Summary Achuzzam: Achuzzam Original Word: אֲחֻזָּם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahuzam From 'achaz; seizure; Achuzzam, an Israelite -- Ahuzam. see HEBREW 'achaz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom achaz Definition "possessor," a man of Judah NASB Translation Ahuzzam (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחֻזָּם proper name, masculine (possessor) a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:6. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 4:6 records: “Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah”. This single reference situates Ahuzzam among the early descendants of Judah listed by the Chronicler. Genealogical Context within Judah Ahuzzam is one of four sons born to Naarah, the second wife of Ashhur, who is called “the father of Tekoa” (1 Chronicles 4:5). Tekoa lay in the hill country of Judah and later became notable as the hometown of the prophet Amos and the wise woman who appealed to King David (2 Samuel 14). By placing Ahuzzam in this lineage, Scripture anchors him to a branch of Judah that contributed to the spiritual and civic life of the southern kingdom. The Chronicler’s placement also traces the multiplication of Judah’s families after the exile, affirming that the line of promise continued unbroken. Historical Background of the Chronicler’s Record The genealogies of 1 Chronicles were compiled after the Babylonian exile to re-establish Israel’s identity and re-order its community life around temple worship. Each name, however brief, authenticated family claims to land, inheritance, and temple service. Ahuzzam’s appearance, therefore, is more than incidental; it confirms the persistence of Judahite households that survived judgment, exile, and return. Theological and Ministry Implications 1. Covenant Faithfulness: By preserving Ahuzzam’s name, the Holy Spirit underlines God’s fidelity to Abraham’s promise that “kings will come from you” (Genesis 17:6) and, by extension, to Judah’s royal destiny (Genesis 49:10). Devotional Reflections The chronicling of an otherwise unknown Judahite challenges modern readers to view anonymity through the lens of eternity. Obedience, faithfulness, and generational stewardship—rather than public recognition—are what God esteems. Ahuzzam’s silent witness invites believers to serve where they are planted, trusting the Lord to weave every quiet life into His redemptive tapestry. Connections to Redemptive History Judah’s lineage culminates in Jesus Christ, “the Lion of the tribe of Judah” (Revelation 5:5). By embedding Ahuzzam among Judah’s sons, Scripture preserves the unbroken chain leading to the Messiah. The mention also foreshadows the Gospel truth that God calls both prominent and obscure persons into the account of salvation. Practical Application for Contemporary Believers • Embrace obscurity as opportunity for faithfulness, knowing that God records what the world overlooks (Hebrews 6:10). In sum, Ahuzzam’s solitary mention affirms that every person, every family, and every generation counts in God’s unfolding purpose—a truth that sustains worship, fortifies ministry, and inspires hope. Forms and Transliterations אֲחֻזָּ֣ם אחזם ’ă·ḥuz·zām ’ăḥuzzām achuzZamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:6 HEB: נַעֲרָה֙ אֶת־ אֲחֻזָּ֣ם וְאֶת־ חֵ֔פֶר NAS: bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, KJV: bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, INT: bore Naarah Ahuzzam Hepher Temeni 1 Occurrence |
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