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H263 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲחִילוּד
Achilud
Proper noun -- personal name
Achilud / Brother is Born

Definition

A personal name meaning 'a brother is born,' from ach (brother) and yalad (to bear/give birth). Father of Jehoshaphat the royal recorder under David and Solomon.

Usage & Theological Significance

Achilud is the father of Jehoshaphat the mazkir (royal recorder) in 2 Samuel 8:16 and 1 Kings 4:3. The recorder served as herald between the throne and the nation. The name celebrates birth into covenant community.

Key Bible Verses

2 Samuel 8:16 Jehoshaphat the son of Achilud was recorder.
1 Kings 4:3 Jehoshaphat the son of Achilud was recorder.
1 Chronicles 18:15 Jehoshaphat the son of Achilud was recorder.
Romans 8:17 Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.
John 3:3 Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.

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