Strong's Lexicon Achilud: Ahilud Original Word: אֲחִילוּד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָח (ach, meaning "brother") and לוּד (lud, possibly meaning "childbirth" or "travail") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Achilud in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: The name Achilud means "brother of one born" or "brother of travail." It is used in the Bible as a personal name, specifically identifying the father of Jehoshaphat, who served as a recorder or chronicler in the court of King David and King Solomon. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of familial relationships or personal characteristics. The role of a recorder or chronicler was crucial in the royal court, as it involved maintaining official records, documenting events, and possibly advising the king. This position required a person of integrity and trustworthiness, reflecting the importance of accurate historical documentation in the governance of the kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and yalad Definition "child's brother," two Isr. NASB Translation Ahilud (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִילוּד proper name, masculine (according to Thes = אֲחִי יְלוּד child's brother (?)) 1 father of Jehoshaphat, David's chronicler 2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Samuel 20:24; 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chronicles 18:15. 2 father of Baana, officer of Solomon 1 Kings 4:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahilud From 'ach and yalad; brother of one born; Achilud, an Israelite -- Ahilud. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW yalad Forms and Transliterations אֲחִיל֔וּד אֲחִיל֖וּד אחילוד ’ă·ḥî·lūḏ ’ăḥîlūḏ achiLudLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:16 HEB: וִיהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט בֶּן־ אֲחִיל֖וּד מַזְכִּֽיר׃ NAS: the son of Ahilud [was] recorder. KJV: the son of Ahilud [was] recorder; INT: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud recorder 2 Samuel 20:24 1 Kings 4:3 1 Kings 4:12 1 Chronicles 18:15 5 Occurrences |
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