The term "Ahohite" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Ahoah, a clan within the tribe of Benjamin. The Ahohites are mentioned in the context of several notable warriors in the Old Testament, particularly in the accounts of King David's mighty men. The name "Ahohite" is derived from Ahoah, who is listed in the genealogies of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:4.

Biblical References:

1. Dodo the Ahohite: One of the most prominent mentions of an Ahohite is Dodo, whose son Eleazar is listed among David's mighty warriors. In 2 Samuel 23:9-10 , Eleazar is described as one of the three mighty men who stood with David against the Philistines when the rest of the Israelites retreated. The passage highlights his bravery and the significant victory the Lord granted through him: "Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines who were gathered at Pas-dammim for battle. Then the men of Israel retreated, but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to the sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day; the troops returned to Eleazar, but only to plunder the dead."

2. Zalmon the Ahohite: Another Ahohite mentioned among David's mighty men is Zalmon. In 2 Samuel 23:28 , Zalmon is listed as one of the valiant warriors who served under King David: "Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite."

3. Ilai the Ahohite: In 1 Chronicles 11:29 , Ilai is also identified as an Ahohite and one of David's mighty men: "Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite."

Significance:

The Ahohites, through their association with David's mighty men, are emblematic of loyalty, courage, and the martial prowess that characterized the elite warriors of ancient Israel. These men were instrumental in securing and expanding the kingdom under David's leadership, often facing overwhelming odds with faith and determination. Their accounts are preserved in the biblical narrative to highlight the divine assistance granted to Israel's leaders and the valor of those who served them.

The accounts of the Ahohites, particularly Eleazar's steadfastness in battle, serve as enduring examples of faithfulness and bravery. They illustrate the biblical theme that God empowers and delivers those who stand firm in their faith, even in the face of daunting challenges.Ahohite

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An epithet applied to Dodo, one of Solomon's captains (1 Chronicles 27:4); to his son Eleazar, one of David's three mightiest heroes (2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12); and to Zalmon, one of the thirty (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:29), from their descent from Ahoah. AHOHITE

a-ho'-hit ('achochi): A patronymic employed in connection with the descendants of AHOAH (which see) such as Doda (2 Samuel 23:9) or Dodo (1 Chronicles 11:12), Ilai (29) or Zalmon (2 Samuel 23:28), and also Eleazar, son of Dodo (1 Chronicles 11:12). The family must have been fond of military affairs, for all the above were officers in David and Solomon's armies.

266. Achochi -- a descendant of Ahoah
... Achochi. 267 . a descendant of Ahoah. Transliteration: Achochi Phonetic Spelling:
(akh-o-khee') Short Definition: Ahohite. ... of Ahoah NASB Word Usage Ahohite (5) ...
/hebrew/266.htm - 6kAhohite (5 Occurrences)
... from Ahoah. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AHOHITE. a-ho ... Solomon's armies.
Multi-Version Concordance Ahohite (5 Occurrences). 2 Samuel ...
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Aho'hite (4 Occurrences)
Aho'hite. Ahohite, Aho'hite. Aholah . ... Aho'hite (4 Occurrences). 2 Samuel
23:28 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite; (See RSV). ...
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Dodo (5 Occurrences)
... (1.) A descendant of Issachar (Judges 10:1). (2.) An Ahohite, father of Eleazar,
who was one of David's three heroes (2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12). ...
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Dodai (4 Occurrences)
... do'-do, (dodho, dodhay, "beloved"): (1) The grandfather of Tola of the tribe of
Issachar, one of the judges (Judges 10:1). (2) "The Ahohite," father of Eleazar ...
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Zalmon (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Shady. (1.) One of David's warriors, called the Ahohite
(2 Samuel 23:28); called also Ilai (1 Chronicles 11:29). ...
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Ilai (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary An Ahohite, one of David's chief warriors (1 Chronicles
11:29); called also Zalmon (2 Samuel 23:28). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Fighters (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:9 After him was Eleazar, the son of Dodai the Ahohite, one of the three
great fighters, who was with David in Pas-dammim when the Philistines came ...
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Aho'hi (1 Occurrence)
Aho'hi. Ahohi, Aho'hi. Ahohite . Multi-Version Concordance Aho'hi (1 Occurrence).
2 ... RSV). Ahohi, Aho'hi. Ahohite . Reference Bible.
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Eleazar (74 Occurrences)
... (3.) The son of Dodo the Ahohite, of the tribe of ... 1 Chronicles 11:12 After him was
Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men. ...
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Elea'zar (72 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the son of an Ahohite, one
of the three mighty men with David, when they jeoparded their lives against ...
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