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H266

אֲחוֹחִי

ʼĂchôwchîy /akh-o-khee'/ Ask about this word
Rootpatronymic from אַחֲוָה
Meaningan Achochite or descendant of Achoach
KJV usageAhohite.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʼĂchôwchîy — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word ʼĂchôwchîy, represented by H266, is a patronymic term meaning an Ahohite, or a descendant of Achoach. It is used to identify a specific lineage or family group. The term appears 5 times across 5 unique verses in the biblical text, always in the context of identifying specific individuals.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

Biblically, H266 is used exclusively to denote the lineage of several of King David's warriors and commanders. These men are listed among the most notable figures in David's administration and military. The term identifies Eleazar, who was one of the three mighties with David (2 Samuel 23:9, 1 Chronicles 11:12). Other individuals identified as an Ahohite include Zalmon 2 Samuel 23:28, Ilai 1 Chronicles 11:29, and Dodai, a commander over a monthly military course 1 Chronicles 27:4.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the role and context of the Ahohite lineage:

  • H1368 gibbôwr (mighty man): This word describes the elite status of the Ahohite Eleazar, who is named as one of the three mighty men with David 2 Samuel 23:9. It signifies his power and valor as a warrior.
  • H1732 Dâvid (David): The Ahohites are mentioned in direct service to King David. Eleazar the Ahohite stood with David in battle when other men of Israel had retreated 2 Samuel 23:9, highlighting a relationship of loyalty.
  • H1734 Dôwdôw (Dodo): This name establishes a direct family link for the most prominent Ahohite. Eleazar the Ahohite is identified as the son H1121 of Dodo (2 Samuel 23:9, 1 Chronicles 11:12), showing that the Ahohite title follows a specific bloodline.

Theological Significance

The significance of H266 is tied to the themes of loyalty and honored service within the kingdom of Israel.

  • Faithfulness to God's Anointed: Eleazar the Ahohite demonstrated profound loyalty by standing with David against the Philistines even after the men of Israel had gone away 2 Samuel 23:9.
  • Inclusion in the Historical Record: The names of the Ahohites are specifically preserved in the lists of David's mighty men, ensuring their contributions were remembered as part of Israel's history (2 Samuel 23:28, 1 Chronicles 11:29).
  • Leadership and Organization: The Ahohite designation was associated with significant responsibility. Dodai an Ahohite was a commander over a military division of twenty and four thousand men, serving the king in the second month H2320 of the year 1 Chronicles 27:4.

Summary

In summary, ʼĂchôwchîy H266 is more than just a family name; it is a marker of distinction. It identifies a lineage that produced some of King David's most valiant and trustworthy warriors. The individuals described as an Ahohite are remembered in scripture for their battlefield courage, their loyalty to the king, and their leadership roles in the administration of the kingdom of Israel.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 5 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • אֲחוֹחִי

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1368 גִּבּוֹר or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [ H1732 דָּוִד rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. H1734 דּוֹדוֹ from דּוֹד; loving; Dodo, the name of three Israelites; Dodo. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H2320 חֹדֶשׁ from חָדַשׁ; the new moon; by implication, a month; month(-ly), new moon.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 5 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in 1 Chronicles (3 verses); never once in the other 37.

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2 Samuel
3
1 Chronicles

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.