Lexical Summary Achishar: Achishar Original Word: אֲחִישָׁר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahishar From 'ach and shiyr; brother of (the) singer; Achishar, an Israelite -- Ahishar. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW shiyr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and shir Definition "my brother has sung," one of Solomon's officials NASB Translation Ahishar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִישָׁר proper name, masculine (my brother has sung) over Solomon's household 1 Kings 4:6. Topical Lexicon Biblical Context Ahishar appears only once in Scripture, within the summary of King Solomon’s administrative cabinet: “Ahishar was in charge of the household” (1 Kings 4:6). His inclusion in this carefully ordered list—flanked by Jehoshaphat the recorder and Adoniram the overseer of forced labor—emphasizes that even a single-verse figure contributes to the ordered structure by which the Lord blessed Israel in Solomon’s golden age. Historical Background The reign of Solomon (mid-tenth century BC) was characterized by international peace, unprecedented building projects, and flourishing wisdom literature (1 Kings 4:20-34). To govern this wide-ranging enterprise, Solomon appointed officers over the military, taxation districts, provincial administration, priesthood, and internal palace affairs. The title “in charge of the household” (Hebrew: over the bayith) corresponds to a chief steward or palace administrator, comparable to Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41:40) and later to Eliakim under Hezekiah (Isaiah 22:20-22). Thus Ahishar held a position of high trust—managing royal residences, staff, provisions, and the daily logistics of a court that hosted foreign dignitaries and supervised national projects. Administrative Role Under Solomon 1. Custody of Royal Resources: He would have overseen storehouses, domestic treasury, kitchens, and guest accommodations (cf. 1 Kings 10:5). Spiritual Lessons and Theological Themes • God Values Faithful Administration. Though mentioned briefly, Ahishar embodies the biblical principle that the Lord esteems those who serve in supportive yet essential roles (Luke 12:42). Related Passages and Cross-References Genesis 39:4; 41:40 — Joseph as household overseer. 1 Chronicles 27:25-31 — David’s stewards of royal property. 2 Kings 18:18; Isaiah 22:15-22 — Shebna and Eliakim, holders of the palace key. Matthew 24:45-47 — The faithful and wise servant set over the household. Hebrews 3:1-6 — Christ’s superior stewardship. Legacy in the Biblical Narrative Although Scripture records nothing further about Ahishar’s life, his appointment during the height of Israel’s unity and prosperity affirms that every administrative office, great or small, serves God’s overarching redemptive plan. The solitary reference encourages believers to value unnoticed service, confident that the Lord records every act of stewardship in His eternal annals. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲחִישָׁ֖ר ואחישר vaachiShar wa’ăḥîšār wa·’ă·ḥî·šārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:6 HEB: וַאֲחִישָׁ֖ר עַל־ הַבָּ֑יִת NAS: and Ahishar was over the household; KJV: And Ahishar [was] over the household: INT: and Ahishar was over the household 1 Occurrence |
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