How to Pronounce Ahimaaz
Ah-HIH-mah-az
Ahimaaz is pronounced Ah-HIH-mah-az (əˈhɪməˌæz): four syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: uh-HIM-uh-az.
What does Ahimaaz mean?
Ahimaaz means “a brother of the council”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Ahimaaz?
Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok the priest, who served as a runner and messenger for David during Absalom's revolt; he stayed by Enrogel to carry word to the king (2 Samuel 17:17) and ran to bring David tidings of the battle (2 Samuel 18:19, 2 Samuel 18:27). In 1 Chronicles 6:8 he is listed in the priestly line, son of Zadok and father of Azariah. The name is also borne by the father of Ahinoam, Saul's wife (1 Samuel 14:50).
Also pronounced
uh-HIM-uh-az
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