Lahmi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Lahmi in the Bible?
According to 1 Chronicles 20:5, Lahmi was the brother of Goliath of Gath and was slain by Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Lahmi clarifies the familial context of Goliath and resolves textual discrepancies regarding the identity of Goliath's killer by distinguishing between the accounts in 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Lahmi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Lahmi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Lahmi clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 20:5
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
"Lahmi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/lahmi/