Ahijah Summary
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Ahijah, a Levite, was in charge of the treasuries of the house of God.
Levite in charge of the treasuries of the temple
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Ahijah
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- he אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ · H0281M
- bg Ахия
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Ahijah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahijah is mentioned briefly in the context of the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David. He was a Levite appointed to oversee the treasuries of the house of God. The Levites were responsible for various duties related to the tabernacle and, later, the temple. These duties included managing the treasuries, which contained the dedicated gifts and offerings brought by the people. Ahijah's specific role was to ensure the proper care and administration of these treasuries.
Ahijah 5 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1 Chr. 26:20).
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