Ahilud Summary
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Ahilud was the father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder, and Baana, one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
father of Jehoshaphat (2SA 6:16)
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Ahilud
a brother born, or begotten
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Ahilud
· Also called · H286 none · 2SA 8:16 [my] brother is born
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אֲחִילוּד
achiylud · H286 · 2SA 8:16 [my] brother is born
- he אֲחִילוּד · H0286
- el Αχια Axia · none · 2SA 8:16
- bg Ахилуд
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- Son: Jehoshaphat
- Son: Baana
Ahilud Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahilud is mentioned in the Bible as the father of two important officials who served under King David and King Solomon. His first son, Jehoshaphat, held the position of recorder during David's reign. (2Sa 8:16; 1Ch 18:15) The recorder was responsible for maintaining official records and documents of the kingdom.
Ahilud's second son, Baana, served as one of the twelve district governors during Solomon's reign. (1Ki 4:12) These governors were appointed by Solomon to oversee the administration and provision of resources for the king's household, each being responsible for a specific region of Israel.
The fact that both of Ahilud's sons held significant positions in the royal administration suggests that Ahilud himself may have been a prominent figure or had a close relationship with the royal family. However, no further details about Ahilud's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ahilud_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ahilud@2Sa.8.16-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ahilud_142)