אֲחוּמַי (a.chu.may)
a.chu.may
Ahumai
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ahumai identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Judah recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. It appears only once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:2, where he is listed as the son of Jahath and brother of Lahad. This brief mention places him within the lineage of Shobal, a descendant of Judah during the period of the divided monarchy.
Etymologically, the name likely means "water reed" or "brother of waters," reflecting a connection to wetland vegetation common in the region. While the biblical text offers no narrative about his life or deeds, his inclusion in the royal genealogy underscores the importance of preserving family lines and tribal heritage in ancient Israelite tradition.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Ahumai appears in only one verse, yet his name carries weight. Listed as the son of Jahath and brother of Lahad, he belongs to the tribe of Judah. This brief mention in 1 Chronicles 4:2 reminds us that God keeps track of every name in His family record.
Even when Scripture does not tell us their stories, these names matter. They show that ordinary people are part of a larger plan. Your place in God’s family is just as real and valued as any biblical figure. He knows you by name too.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ahumai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֲחוּמַ֖י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:2
Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
This verse lists Ahumai as the son of Jahath, placing him within the Judahite lineage that traces back to Shobal.