אֲחִירָם (a.chi.ram)
a.chi.ram
Ahiram
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 Ahiram, meaning "my brother is exalted," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at Numbers 26:38. It identifies a specific individual within the tribe of Benjamin, listed as the son of Benjamin and the father of Elidad.
This single mention situates Ahiram within the second census of Israel during the wilderness wanderings. The text uses his name to establish lineage, noting that he is the ancestor of the family group known as the Ahiramites. This genealogical record serves to preserve the identity of Benjamin’s descendants as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
While the name itself carries a sense of familial honor and elevation, its biblical significance lies in its role as a marker of tribal continuity. By recording Ahiram’s position in the family tree, the narrative ensures that this branch of Benjamin remains distinct and accounted for among the twelve tribes.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ahiram appears in Numbers 26:38, marking a specific line within the tribe of Benjamin. Its meaning, "my brother is exalted," reflects a family identity rooted in honor and kinship. In this census, the record serves to preserve the distinct identity of the Ahiramites as Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land.
For your faith, this genealogy reminds us that God cares about individual names and family lines. Even those mentioned only once are accounted for in Scripture. This assurance shows that every person has a place in God's larger story of continuity and promise.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of/ Ahiram1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לַ/אֲחִירָ֕ם1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:38
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;
This verse lists Ahiram as the founder of the Ahiramite family group, establishing his role in the tribal lineage of Benjamin during the second census.