Lexical Summary Achyan: Achyan Original Word: אַחְיָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahian From 'ach; brotherly; Achjan, an Israelite -- Ahian. see HEBREW 'ach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ach Definition "brotherly," a Manassite NASB Translation Ahian (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַחְיָן proper name, masculine (fraternal, Aramaic  ) a Manassite 1 Chronicles 7:19. Topical Lexicon Scriptural Citation “The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.” (1 Chronicles 7:19) Genealogical Placement Ahian appears in the tribal register of Manasseh preserved in 1 Chronicles. His line proceeds: Joseph → Manasseh → Machir → Gilead → Shemida → Ahian. The Chronicler inserts this name to show the completeness of Israel’s family tree; even minor branches are remembered because they contribute to the covenant people’s wholeness. Geographical and Tribal Setting Manasseh inherited territory on both sides of the Jordan. Shemida’s clan is associated with the eastern holdings in Gilead (Numbers 26:29–32; Joshua 17:2). Thus Ahian’s descendants were likely settled east of the Jordan, sharing borders with Gad and Reuben, defending Israel’s frontier, and benefiting from fertile grazing land. The strategic placement of these clans underscores God’s providence in allotting land suited to each tribe’s calling. Historical Context 1 Chronicles was compiled after the exile to reaffirm Israel’s identity. By listing northern-tribe families such as Ahian’s, the writer reminds post-exilic Judah that God’s promises embrace all Israel, not Judah alone. The inclusion implies that, though the northern kingdom fell to Assyria, its families were not forgotten in heaven’s record. Biblical-Theological Significance 1. Divine Memory: God records every faithful household, whether well-known like Judah or obscure like Ahian’s clan (Malachi 3:16). Lessons for Faith and Ministry • Value of the Ordinary: Obscure saints matter. Pastors and teachers should honor every believer’s contribution, reflecting God’s impartial record-keeping (Romans 12:4–5). Related Passages for Study Numbers 26:29-34; Joshua 17:1-6; 1 Chronicles 7:14-19; Malachi 3:16; Romans 12:4-8 Forms and Transliterations אַחְיָ֣ן אחין ’aḥ·yān ’aḥyān achYanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:19 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שְׁמִידָ֑ע אַחְיָ֣ן וָשֶׁ֔כֶם וְלִקְחִ֖י NAS: of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem KJV: of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, INT: the sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi |
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