Lexical Summary Achi: Achi Original Word: אֲחִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahi From 'ach; brotherly; Achi, the name of two Israelites -- Ahi. see HEBREW 'ach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and Yah Definition "brother of Yah," an Isr. name NASB Translation Ahi (2). Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning within Redemptive History Ahi, meaning “my brother” or “brotherly,” appears twice in the inspired record. Though briefly mentioned, the name highlights the covenantal ideal of fraternal solidarity within Israel, anticipating the New Testament call to brotherly love (Hebrews 13:1). Occurrences and Genealogical Placement 1 Chronicles 5:15 places Ahi in the tribe of Gad: “Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.” 1 Chronicles 7:34 lists another man of the same name in the tribe of Asher: “The sons of Shomer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.” Historical Context The Chronicler compiled these genealogies after the exile to reassure the returning remnant of their unbroken link to the patriarchs. By naming otherwise obscure clan heads like Ahi, Scripture affirms that every family line, whether east of the Jordan (Gad) or along the northern coastline (Asher), remained under the watchful providence of God. Tribal Significance • Gad: Known for valor (1 Chronicles 12:8), the Gadites defended Israel’s frontier. Ahi’s designation as “head” shows that even martial tribes required orderly, covenant-faithful leadership. Theological and Ministry Implications 1. God values every name. Genealogies are not filler but testimony that “The LORD knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). Christological Foreshadowing The covenant family culminates in the Firstborn “who is not ashamed to call them brothers” (Hebrews 2:11). Every Old Testament “Ahi” whispers of the ultimate Brother who unites scattered families into one redeemed household (Ephesians 2:19). Applications for Contemporary Discipleship • Record and rehearse God’s faithfulness in your own lineage; testimony strengthens identity. Key References Forms and Transliterations אֲחִ֥י אֲחִי֙ אחי ’ă·ḥî ’ăḥî aChiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:15 HEB: אֲחִי֙ בֶּן־ עַבְדִּיאֵ֣ל NAS: Ahi the son of Abdiel, KJV: Ahi the son of Abdiel, INT: Ahi the son of Abdiel 1 Chronicles 7:34 |