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Ahumai

אֲחוּמַי · a.chu.may · H0267“a meadow of waters; a brother of waters” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Ahumai is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, specifically in the lineage of Reaiah, who was a descendant of Judah through his son Shobal. (1 Chronicles 4:1–2)

The genealogy in 1Chronicles 4 traces the descendants of Judah, focusing on various clans and families within the tribe. It provides a detailed record of the lineage of significant individuals and their offspring.

Apart from being listed as a descendant of Reaiah, no further information is given about Ahumai's life, his role within the family, or any notable events associated with him.

The mention of Ahumai in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through its various branches. It also highlights the importance of family records and ancestry in the Israelite society.

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Family

FatherJahathSiblingsLahad
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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(brother of water , i.e. cowardly), Son of Jabath, a descendant of Judah, and head of one of the families of the Zorathites.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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