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People

Ahaz

Ahaz was a descendant of Saul and Jonathan, from the tribe of Benjamin.

The name Ahaz means “one that takes or possesses”

MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:35; only referred to as Ahaz (אָחָז); son of Micah; a brother of Pithon, Melech and Tarea; father of Jehoaddah.

Glossary entries

Ahaz (Son of Micah)

Family members

Father

Micah

Siblings

Melech Pithon Tarea

Children

Jehoaddah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:35
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
  2. 1 Chronicles 8:36
    Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
  3. 1 Chronicles 9:42
    Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.