Ahimaaz
Ahimaaz was the father of Ahinoam, who was the wife of King Saul.
The name Ahimaaz means “a brother of the council”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Samuel 14:50; only referred to as Ahimaaz (אֲחִימַ֫עַץ); father of Ahinoam.
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- Children
Alternative names
- אֲחִימַ֫עַץAhimaaz
Mentions
- His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.