Ahab
Ahab, son of Kolaiah, was a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon.
The name Ahab means “uncle, or father's brother”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jeremiah 29:21; only referred to as Ahab (אַחְאָב); a son of Kolaiah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- אַחְאָבAhab
Mentions
- This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, who are prophesying to you lies in My name: “I will deliver them to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes.
- Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’