Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
, “friend”) of Jehovah. ). V. ) One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was great-grandson of Judah (1 Chr. 2:25). ) Son of Ahitub (1 Sam. 14:3, 18), Ichabod’s brother; the same probably as Ahimelech, who was high priest at Nob in the reign of Saul (1 Sam. 22:11). Some, however, suppose that Ahimelech was the brother of Ahijah, and that they both officiated as high priests, Ahijah at Gibeah or Kirjath-jearim, and Ahimelech at Nob. ) A Pelonite, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:36); called also Eliam (2 Sam. 23:34).
) A Levite having charge of the sacred treasury in the temple (1 Chr. 26:20). ) One of Solomon’s secretaries (1 Kings 4:3). ) A prophet of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29; 14:2), called the “Shilonite,” in the days of Rehoboam. ” Jeroboam bears testimony to the high esteem in which he was held as a prophet of God (1 Kings 14:2, 3).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
[Ahiah, Or Ahijah]
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
e. *friend, of Je hovah). 1. A prominent prophet, called the Shilonite from his place of residence, who foretold to Jeroboam the disruption of the kingdom and the assignment of the ten tribes to him. 1 Kgs 11:29-39. The prophecy is referred to 1 Kgs 12:15 ; 2 Chr 10:15. To the wife of Jeroboam the same prophet subsequently announced not only the fate of the sick child, but that of the nation. 1 Kgs 14:1-18. A part of this latter prophecy Baasha realized. 1 Kgs 15:29. 2 Chr 9:29. The father of Baasha, the king. 1 Kgs 15:27,1 Sam 15:33 ; 1 Kgs 21:22 ;2 Kgs 9:9. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:25.
"1 Chr 11:36. The Levite "over the treasures of the house of God and . . . " 1 Chr 26:20. One who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:26.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
same with Ahiah