Ahiam (Hastings' Dictionary)
One of David's heroes. He was son of Sharar (2 S 23"^), or Sacar (1 Ch 11"), the Hararite. G. B. Gray. AHIAN (i.-iiK 'fraternal,' B 'laael^, A 'Atlr; these forms, together with the divergent text of the Syr., render the exact form of the original name uncertain). — Ahian was a Manassite, and is described as 'son of Shemida' (1 Ch 7"'); but the name is scarcely that of an individual ; note in the context Abiezer and Shechem, and cf. Nu 26"*. G. B. Gray.
This topic also has an entry in the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Both articles offer independent scholarly perspectives.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia on Ahiam
Ahiam a-hi'-am ('achi'am, "mother's brother"): One of David's thirty heroes. He was the son of Sharar (2Sa 23:33) or according to 1Ch 11:35 of Sacar, the Hararite. ⇒See a list of verses on AHIAM in the Bible. ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.
Smith's Bible Dictionary on Ahiam
son of Sharar the Hararite (or of Sacar,) (1 Chronicles 11:35) one of David’s thirty mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:33) (B.C. 1050.)
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