Topical Encyclopedia
Ammihud is a biblical figure mentioned several times in the Old Testament, primarily within the context of the Israelite tribal leadership and genealogies. The name Ammihud means "my kinsman is majesty" or "people of glory," reflecting a heritage of honor and distinction within the tribes of Israel.
1.
Ammihud, Father of Elishama: Ammihud is first introduced as the father of Elishama, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the wilderness journey of the Israelites. In
Numbers 1:10, the Berean Standard Bible states, "from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur." Elishama played a significant role as a leader and was responsible for the census and organization of his tribe.
2.
Ammihud, Father of Shemuel: Another mention of Ammihud is as the father of Shemuel, a leader from the tribe of Simeon. In
Numbers 34:20, the BSB records, "from the tribe of Simeon, Shemuel son of Ammihud." Shemuel was appointed as one of the leaders to oversee the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, highlighting Ammihud's lineage as one of leadership and responsibility.
3.
Ammihud, Father of Pedahel: In
Numbers 34:28, Ammihud is noted as the father of Pedahel, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali. The verse states, "from the tribe of Naphtali, Pedahel son of Ammihud." Like Shemuel, Pedahel was also involved in the distribution of the land, further emphasizing the prominence of Ammihud's descendants in the governance and organization of the Israelite community.
4.
Ammihud, Father of Talmai: In
1 Chronicles 9:4, Ammihud is mentioned as the father of Talmai, a descendant of Perez, the son of Judah. The passage reads, "Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, from the descendants of Perez son of Judah." This reference places Ammihud within the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, indicating his connection to the royal lineage of David.
Ammihud's repeated mention as the father of various tribal leaders underscores his significance in the biblical narrative. His descendants were entrusted with critical roles in the leadership and administration of the Israelite tribes, reflecting a legacy of influence and authority. The name Ammihud, with its connotations of majesty and glory, is fitting for a figure whose lineage contributed to the shaping of Israel's history and governance.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Ammihudpeople of praise
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Ammihud(people of praise).
- An Ephraimite father of Elishama, the chief of the tribe at the time of the Exodus. (Numbers 1:10;2:18;7:48,53;10:22;7:26) and, through him, ancestor of Joshua. (B.C. 1491.)
- A Simeonite, father of Shemuel. (Numbers 34:20)
- The father of Pedahel, prince of the tribe of Naphtali. (Numbers 34:28)
- The father-of Talmai king of Geshur. (2 Samuel 13:37)
- A descendant of Pharez, son of Judah. (1 Chronicles 9:4)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
People of glory; i.e., "renowned."
(1.) The father of the Ephraimite chief Elishama, at the time of the Exodus (Numbers 1:10;2:18;7:48, 53).
(2.)Numbers 34:20.
(3.)Numbers 34:28.
(4.) The father of Talmai, king of Geshur, to whom Absalom fled after the murder of Amnon (2 Samuel 13:37).
(5.) The son of Omri, and the father of Uthai (1 Chronicles 9:4).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
AMMIHUDa-mi'-hud (`ammihudh, "my kinsman is glorious"; variously in the Septuagint, Emioud or Semioud or Amioud): The name of several Old Testament persons.
(1) Father of Elishama, who in the wilderness was head of the tribe of Ephraim (Numbers 1:10;Numbers 2:18;Numbers 7:48, 53; 10:221 Chronicles 7:26).
(2) Father of Shemuel, who was appointed by Moses from the tribe of Simeon to divide the land among the tribes after they should have entered Canaan (Numbers 34:20).
(3) Father of Pedahel, who was appointed from the tribe of Naphtali for the same purpose as the Ammihud of (2) (Numbers 34:28).
(4) In the King James Version and the Revised Version, margin for the Ammihur (`ammichur,"my kinsman is noble"), who was father of Talmai of Geshur, a little Aramaic kingdom East of the Lebanon mountains, to whom Absalom fled after the murder of his brother Amnon. The weight of evidence seems to favor the reading Ammichur (2 Samuel 13:37).
(5) A descendant of Judah through the line of Perez (1 Chronicles 9:4).
Edward Mack
Strong's Hebrew
5989.Ammihud -- "my kinsman is majesty," four Israelites, also a......Ammihud. 5990 . "my kinsman is majesty," four Israelites, also a Geshurite.
Transliteration:
Ammihud Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-hood') Short Definition:
Ammihud...5991. Ammichur --Ammihud
... 5990, 5991. Ammichur. 5992 .Ammihud. Transliteration: Ammichur Phonetic Spelling:
(am-mee-khoor') Short Definition:Ammihud. Word Origin seeAmmihud.Ammihud...
Thesaurus
Ammihud (10 Occurrences)...AMMIHUD.
... (3) Father of Pedahel, who was appointed from the tribe of Naphtali
for the same purpose as the
Ammihud of (2) (Numbers 34:28).
...Ammi'hud (10 Occurrences)
...Ammihud, Ammi'hud. Ammihur .... Numbers 1:10 Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim,
Elishama the son ofAmmihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur....
Elishama (17 Occurrences)
... e-lish'-a-ma ('elishama`, "God has heard"): (1) Grandfather of Joshua and son of
Ammihud; prince of the tribe of Ephraim in the Exodus (Numbers 1:10; Numbers 7...
Eli'shama (17 Occurrences)
... Eli'shama (17 Occurrences). Numbers 1:10 Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim,
Elishama the son ofAmmihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur....
E'phraim (146 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Numbers 1:10 Of the children of Joseph: Of Ephraim: Elishama the son
ofAmmihud.... Elishama the son ofAmmihud was over his army. (See RSV)....
Ephraim (168 Occurrences)
... 26:37). See , however, article NUMBERS. The head of the tribe at the Exodus
was Elishama, son ofAmmihud (Numbers 1:10). With the...
Pedahel (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Redeemed of God, the son ofAmmihud, a prince of Naphtali
(Numbers 34:28). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PEDAHEL....
Companies (38 Occurrences)
... side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their divisions:
and the prince of the children of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son ofAmmihud....
Shemuel (3 Occurrences)
... Heard of God. (1.) The son ofAmmihud.... Shemuel (3 Occurrences). Numbers 34:20 Of
the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son ofAmmihud....
Flag (30 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Numbers 2:18 On the west side will be the flag of the children of Ephraim,
with Elishama, the son ofAmmihud, as their chief. (BBE)....
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