Ahiman is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily known as one of the three sons of Anak. The Anakim were a race of giants inhabiting the land of Canaan prior to the Israelite conquest. Ahiman, along with his brothers Sheshai and Talmai, is noted for his formidable presence and is often associated with the city of Hebron.

Biblical References:

1. Numbers 13:22 : "They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, were living. (Hebron had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)" This passage is part of the account of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan. The mention of Ahiman and his brothers highlights the intimidating nature of the inhabitants, contributing to the fear and reluctance of the Israelites to enter the land.

2. Joshua 15:14 : "And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak." This verse records the conquest of Hebron by Caleb, one of the faithful spies, who trusted in God's promise to give the land to Israel. Caleb's victory over Ahiman and his brothers is a testament to his faith and the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites.

3. Judges 1:10 : "And Judah went to fight against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai." This passage reiterates the conquest of Hebron, emphasizing the role of the tribe of Judah in securing the land from the Anakim.

Historical and Theological Significance:

Ahiman and his brothers are emblematic of the challenges faced by the Israelites as they sought to claim the Promised Land. The Anakim, with their imposing stature and strength, represented a significant obstacle that required faith and reliance on God's power to overcome. The defeat of Ahiman and his brothers by Caleb and the tribe of Judah underscores the theme of divine assistance and the importance of faithfulness to God's commands.

The presence of the Anakim in Hebron also serves to highlight the historical and geographical significance of the region. Hebron, one of the oldest cities in the world, held strategic and spiritual importance for the Israelites. It was not only a key location in the conquest of Canaan but also a city with deep patriarchal roots, being associated with figures such as Abraham.

In summary, Ahiman is a figure whose mention in the biblical narrative serves to illustrate the might of the inhabitants of Canaan and the faith-driven victories of the Israelites. His account is a reminder of the challenges faced by God's people and the triumphs that come through trust in divine promises.Ahiman

brother of the right hand

Ahiman

(brother of the right hand).

1. One of the three giant Anakim who inhabited Mount Hebron, (Numbers 13:22,23) seen by Caleb and the spies. (B.C. 1490.) The whole race was cut off by Joshua, (Joshua 11:21) and the three brothers were slain by the tribe of Judah. (Judges 1:10)
2. A Levite porter. (1 Chronicles 9:17)

Brother of a gift = liberal.

(1.) One of the three giant Anakim brothers whom Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron (Numbers 13:22) when they went in to explore the land. They were afterwards driven out and slain (Joshua 15:14; Judges 1:10).

(2.) One of the guardians of the temple after the Exile (1 Chronicles 9:17).

AHIMAN

a-hi'-man ('achiman, perhaps, "brother of fortune," or, "my brother is fortune"):

(1) One of the names given as those of the three "children of the Anak" (Numbers 13:22 Joshua 15:14 Numbers 13:28 2 Samuel 21:16, 18), or the three "sons of the Anak" (Joshua 15:14 Judges 1:20). The three names (Ahiman, Sheshai, Talmai) also occur together in Judges 1:10. The word Anak in the Hebrew Bible has the definite article except in Numbers 13:33 and Deuteronomy 9:2. Its use is that of a common noun denoting a certain type of man, rather than as the proper name of a person or a clan, though this need not prevent our thinking of the Anakim as a clan or group of clans, who regarded Arba as their founder. The question is raised whether Ahiman and Sheshai and Talmai are to be thought of as persons or as clans. The most natural understanding of the Bible statements is certainly to the effect that they were personal leaders among the Anakim of Kiriath-arba (Hebron). They were smitten and dispossessed by the tribe of Judah, with Caleb for leader.

(2) A Levite, one of the gatekeepers of the latest Bible times (1 Chronicles 9:17). He is associated with Akkub and Talmon and their brethren: compare Nehemiah 11:19.

Willis J. Beecher

289. Achiman -- a Levite, also a son of Anak
... 288, 289. Achiman. 290 . a Levite, also a son of Anak. Transliteration: Achiman
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ee-man') Short Definition: Ahiman. ... Ahiman. ...
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Afraid of Giants
... Hamath.22. And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman,
Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/afraid of giants.htm

Caleb --A Green Old Age
... What were the three Anak chiefs, with their barbarous names, Sheshai, and Ahiman,
and Talmai, and their giant stature, to the onset of a warrior faith like that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/caleba green old age.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... It is related how one of their subdivisions, of which Caleb was the eponymous hero,
had driven from Hebron the three sons of Anak"Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai ...
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Ahiman (4 Occurrences)
... 17). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AHIMAN. a ... 20). The three names (Ahiman,
Sheshai, Talmai) also occur together in Judges 1:10. The ...
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Ahi'man (4 Occurrences)
Ahi'man. Ahiman, Ahi'man. Ahimelech . ... Joshua 15:14 And Caleb drove out thence
the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. ...
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Talmai (6 Occurrences)
... Talmai (6 Occurrences). Numbers 13:22 They went up by the South, and came to Hebron;
and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
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Sheshai (3 Occurrences)
... Sheshai (3 Occurrences). Numbers 13:22 They went up by the South, and came to Hebron;
and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
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Anak (8 Occurrences)
... Anak (8 Occurrences). Numbers 13:22 They went up by the South, and came to Hebron;
and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
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She'shai (3 Occurrences)
... Numbers 13:22 And they went up into the South, and came unto Hebron; and Ahiman,
Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
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Ahim'a-az (8 Occurrences)
Ahim'a-az. Ahi'ma-az, Ahim'a-az. Ahiman . Multi-Version Concordance
Ahim'a-az (8 Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Ahi'ma-az, Ahim'a-az. Ahiman . Reference
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Caleb (39 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 15:14 Caleb drove out the
three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. ...
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Hebron (71 Occurrences)
... Numbers 13:22 They went up by the South, and came to Hebron; and Ahiman,
Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
/h/hebron.htm - 41k

Zo'an (7 Occurrences)
... Zo'an (7 Occurrences). Numbers 13:22 They went up by the South, and came to Hebron;
and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. ...
/z/zo'an.htm - 8k

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