Ahihud
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Ahihud in the Bible?
Ahihud appears in the Hebrew Bible as a representative of the tribe of Asher chosen to assist in the division of the Promised Land, and is also identified in some textual traditions as a son of Ehud from the tribe of Benjamin.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Ahihud clarifies the administrative structure of the Israelite tribes during the wilderness period and illustrates the complex genealogical records used to establish tribal inheritance rights.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ahihud reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ahihud in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ahihud clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ahihud." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ahihud/