אַחְבָן (ach.van)
ach.van
Ahban
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Ahban is a proper name found in the Hebrew Bible, appearing only once in 1 Chronicles 2:29. He was a member of the tribe of Judah during the period of the Divided Monarchy and the son of Abishur.
The name translates to "brother of an intelligent one" or "brother of an understanding one." This etymology suggests a familial connection to someone recognized for wisdom or discernment, reflecting how personal names in ancient Israel often conveyed character traits or family hopes rather than serving as mere labels.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names in Scripture often carry deeper meanings than we initially notice. Ahban, appearing only once in the biblical record, is described as the son of Abishur. His name suggests a connection to wisdom or understanding within his family line. This reminds us that our identities are woven into larger stories of faith and heritage.
While genealogies might seem like dry lists at first glance, they reveal God’s care for every individual. Each person mentioned here played a part in the unfolding history of Judah. We can find comfort in knowing that even those with brief mentions are valued by God. Their lives contribute to the rich tapestry of His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ahban1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַחְבָּ֖ן1×