257. Achban
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Achban: Achban

Original Word: אַכְבָּן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Achban
Pronunciation: ak-bawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-bawn')
Definition: Achban
Meaning: Achban

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hide or conceal

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Achban, as it is a specific Hebrew personal name. However, genealogical records in the New Testament, such as those found in the Gospels, serve a similar purpose in establishing lineage and fulfillment of prophecy.

Usage: Achban is a personal name found in the genealogical records of the Bible. It is used to identify a specific individual within the tribe of Benjamin. The name itself may carry the connotation of being hidden or concealed, which could reflect a characteristic or a narrative element associated with the person or his lineage.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of personal traits, familial heritage, or divine encounters. The tribe of Benjamin, to which Achban belonged, was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and its strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms. Genealogies were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ach and bin
Definition
"brother of an intelligent one," an Isr.
NASB Translation
Ahban (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַחְבָּן proper name, masculine (brother of an intelligent one) son of Abishur, of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:29.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ahban

From 'ach and biyn; brother (i.e. Possessor) of understanding; Achban, an Israelite -- Ahban.

see HEBREW 'ach

see HEBREW biyn

Forms and Transliterations
אַחְבָּ֖ן אחבן ’aḥ·bān ’aḥbān achBan
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 2:29
HEB: ל֔וֹ אֶת־ אַחְבָּ֖ן וְאֶת־ מוֹלִֽיד׃
NAS: and she bore him Ahban and Molid.
KJV: and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
INT: Abihail bore Ahban and Molid

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 257
1 Occurrence


’aḥ·bān — 1 Occ.
















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