Ehi
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ehi is a textual variant or contraction found in ancient inscriptions, potentially linked to the Phoenician king Ahiram.
What is the meaning of Ehi in the Bible?
Ehi appears as a contracted form in epigraphic records, likely associated with the name Ahiram.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ehi as a variant of Ahiram aids in understanding the historical context of Phoenician interactions with ancient Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ehi held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ehi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ehi 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
"Ehi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ehi/