Lexical Summary Achishachar: Achishachar Original Word: אֲחִישׁחַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahishar From 'ach and shachar; brother of (the) dawn; Achishachar, an Israelite -- Ahishar. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW shachar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and shachar Definition "brother of (the) dawn," a Benjamite NASB Translation Ahishahar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִישָׁ֑חַר proper name, masculine (brother of (the) dawn, Assyrian A—šêri DlPr 202) a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 7:10. Topical Lexicon Name and Occurrence Ahishahar appears once in Scripture, in 1 Chronicles 7:10, as one of the seven sons of Bilhan of the tribe of Benjamin. Although the name is rare, its placement in the Chronicler’s genealogy assigns it enduring value within the inspired record. Genealogical Context 1 Chronicles 7 catalogs northern tribes during the united monarchy era, highlighting Benjamin’s military capacity and covenant continuity. Bilhan’s sons—Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar—represent a second‐tier lineage within Jediael’s clan (1 Chronicles 7:10–11). The Chronicler’s careful preservation of these names safeguards tribal inheritance rights (Numbers 36:7) and anticipates post-exilic resettlement needs (Ezra 2:1). Historical Setting The Chronicler writes after the Babylonian exile, drawing on earlier royal archives (1 Chronicles 9:1). By recording Ahishahar, he affirms Benjamin’s place beside Judah in rebuilding national identity. The name’s occurrence within a martial roster—“mighty men of valor” numbering 17,200 (1 Chronicles 7:11)—implies that Ahishahar’s descendants contributed to Israel’s defensive readiness, likely during the reigns of David and Solomon when tribal levies supported the standing army (1 Chronicles 27:12). Theological Significance 1. Divine Faithfulness. Every name in the Chronicler’s lists testifies that “the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9). Ahishahar’s single mention underscores that none of God’s people are overlooked. Practical Application • Genealogies affirm personal significance within God’s purposes. Modern believers, often nameless to history, are “written in heaven” (Luke 10:20). Related Passages and Cross-References 1 Chronicles 7:6-12 – Immediate context of Benjamin’s descendants. Numbers 1:36-37; Numbers 26:38-41 – Earlier census figures for Benjamin. Judges 20 – Benjamin’s martial heritage, resonating with the valiant men in Chronicles. Ezra 2:1; Nehemiah 11:31-36 – Post-exilic Benjamite settlements confirming covenant continuity. Philippians 3:5 – New Testament affirmation of Benjamin’s ongoing role through Paul. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲחִישָֽׁחַר׃ ואחישחר׃ vaachiShachar wa’ăḥîšāḥar wa·’ă·ḥî·šā·ḥarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:10 HEB: וְזֵיתָ֔ן וְתַרְשִׁ֖ישׁ וַאֲחִישָֽׁחַר׃ NAS: Zethan, Tarshish and Ahishahar. KJV: and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. INT: Zethan Tarshish and Ahishahar 1 Occurrence |
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