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H266 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲחוֹחִי
Achochi
Proper noun -- gentillic adjective
Ahohite / Belonging to Ahoah

Definition

A gentillic adjective meaning 'an Ahohite' -- one belonging to the Benjaminite clan of Ahoah. Several of David's greatest warriors were Ahohites.

Usage & Theological Significance

Ahohites include Eleazar son of Dodo (one of David's top three mighty men, 2 Samuel 23:9) and Ilai the Ahohite (one of the Thirty). God chose the small tribe of Benjamin -- yet from it came warriors of legendary courage (1 Corinthians 1:27).

Key Bible Verses

2 Samuel 23:9 Eleazar the son of Dodo, son of Ahohi.
1 Chronicles 11:12 Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite.
2 Samuel 23:28 Zalmon the Ahohite.
1 Corinthians 1:27 God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.
Judges 20:16 700 chosen left-handed men; every one could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.

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