Ahaz Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahaz was a descendant of Saul and Jonathan, from the tribe of Benjamin.
son of Micah (1CH 8:35)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz
Names
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Ahaz
one that takes or possesses
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Ahaz
· Also called · H271 none · 1CH 8:35 he has grasped
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achaz · H271 · 1CH 8:35 he has grasped
- he אָחָז · H0271H
- el Αχαζ Axaz · none · 1CH 8:35
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1020 BC – 970 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1020 BC – 970 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
3 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1034 BC – 959 BC |
One-parent family
- Son: Jarah
Ahaz Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahaz is mentioned in the genealogy of Saul, the first king of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Micah and the father of Jehoadah (also known as Jarah). Ahaz is listed among the descendants of Jonathan, Saul's son. No further details about his life or role are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.8.35,36; 9.42).
Ahaz 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A grandson of Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:35; 9:42).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ahaz_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ahaz@1Ch.8.35-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ahaz_119)