Lexical Summary Achisamak: Ahisamach Original Word: אֲחִיסָמָךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahisamach From 'ach and camak; brother of support; Achisamak, an Israelite -- Ahisamach. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW camak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and samak Definition "my brother has supported," an Isr. NASB Translation Ahisamach (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִיסָמָךְ proper name, masculine (my brother has supported) father of Oholiab, a workman on tabernacle Exodus 31:6; Exodus 35:34; Exodus 38:23 Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Ahisamach (אֲחִיסָמָךְ, “my brother has supported” or “brother of support”) stands in Scripture as the father of Oholiab, the skilled artisan whom the Lord appointed to build and furnish the Tabernacle alongside Bezalel. Though little is recorded about Ahisamach himself, the context in which his name is preserved reveals important truths about the diversity of Israel’s tribes, the distribution of spiritual gifts, and the collaborative nature of God’s redemptive work. Genealogical Setting Ahisamach is identified three times, each time with the same essential description: “Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan” (Exodus 31:6; 35:34; 38:23). The tribe of Dan occupied a peripheral position both geographically and, at times, spiritually within Israel (Judges 18). Yet the Lord graciously chose a man out of Dan—not Levi, not Judah—to carry a critical role in the construction of the dwelling place of God. Ahisamach’s lineage therefore illustrates God’s freedom to bestow vocational calling on whomever He wills, irrespective of tribal preeminence. Role in Tabernacle Construction (through Oholiab) Exodus 31:6 records: “Moreover, I have appointed with him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given skill to all the craftsmen so they may make everything that I have commanded you.” The commissioning of Oholiab, repeatedly linked to his father’s name, highlights Ahisamach’s house as a conduit of Spirit-endowed craftsmanship (Exodus 35:30-35). The Tabernacle was the epicenter of Israel’s worship, and every socket, tapestry, and piece of furniture bore witness to meticulous obedience. By identifying Oholiab with his father, Scripture preserves the family’s honor and testifies that skilled work in God’s service is not a mere human achievement but a divine enablement flowing through familial lines. Spiritual Themes and Theological Significance 1. Divine Sovereignty in Gift Distribution — The Spirit “filled” both Bezalel of Judah and Oholiab of Dan (Exodus 35:31, 34), signaling that spiritual gifts cut across tribal boundaries. Ahisamach’s household becomes a case study in the New Testament principle that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:4). Historical Reflections While Ahisamach himself is not recorded as performing notable feats, his mention secures the memory of a family that contributed materially to Israel’s formative worship structure. The Danite craftsman’s abilities likely represented skills honed in Egypt and refined in the wilderness. Thus, the bondage experience of one generation became the toolset for sanctified service in the next, displaying God’s providential shaping of His people’s history. Lessons for Believers Today • God values every tribe, family, and individual, calling each to unique service. Scripture Index Exodus 31:6; Exodus 35:34; Exodus 38:23; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 12:4. Forms and Transliterations אֲחִֽיסָמָךְ֙ אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ אֲחִיסָמָ֛ךְ אחיסמך ’ă·ḥî·sā·māḵ ’ăḥîsāmāḵ achisaMach achisamoChLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 31:6 HEB: אָהֳלִיאָ֞ב בֶּן־ אֲחִֽיסָמָךְ֙ לְמַטֵּה־ דָ֔ן NAS: the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe KJV: the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe INT: Oholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan Exodus 35:34 Exodus 38:23 3 Occurrences |
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