Aiah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies and narratives of the books of Genesis and 2 Samuel. The name Aiah, which can be translated to mean "falcon" or "vulture," is associated with two distinct individuals in the biblical text.

1. Aiah, the Horite: Aiah is first mentioned in the genealogical records of the Horites, a group of people who lived in the region of Seir before the Edomites. In Genesis 36:24, Aiah is listed as one of the sons of Zibeon. The Berean Standard Bible states: "These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. This is the Anah who discovered the hot springs in the wilderness while he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon." This passage situates Aiah within the broader context of the Horite lineage, which is significant in understanding the ancestral history of the Edomites, descendants of Esau.

2. Aiah, Father of Rizpah: The more prominent mention of Aiah is as the father of Rizpah, a concubine of King Saul. Rizpah's account is notably recounted in 2 Samuel 3:7 and 2 Samuel 21:8-11. In 2 Samuel 3:7, the BSB records: "Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. And Ish-bosheth said to Abner, 'Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?'" This accusation against Abner, a powerful military leader, highlights the political tensions following Saul's death. Rizpah's loyalty and tragic account further unfold in 2 Samuel 21, where she mourns the death of her sons, who were executed as part of a retributive act to end a famine in Israel. Her actions prompt King David to give her sons a proper burial, demonstrating her enduring maternal devotion and the respect she garnered.

The accounts of Aiah in the Bible, though brief, connect to significant narratives that illustrate the complex social and political dynamics of ancient Israel. Aiah's legacy is primarily carried through his daughter Rizpah, whose account of grief and dignity has resonated through the ages as a testament to personal sacrifice and the pursuit of justice.Aiah's (2 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 21:8
But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bore unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she bore to Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite;
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2 Samuel 21:11
And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.
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Ai'ah (5 Occurrences)
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