Ahitub
Mentioned 1699–1039 BC traditional (Jones)
The father of Zadok, who was made high priest by Saul after the extermination of the family of Ahimelech (1 Chr. 6:7, 8; 2 Sam. 8:17).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 36th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Judges, 1450–1051 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Zadok, Abiathar, Ahimelech, Amariah, Meraioth, Shavsha, and Ahimaaz.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
5 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Ahitub 15 |
| KJV | Ahitub 15 |
| ASV | Ahitub 15 |
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2 Samuel1 verse
- 8:17
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
1 Chronicles4 verses
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The father of Zadok, who was made high priest by Saul after the extermination of the family of Ahimelech (1 Chr. 6:7, 8; 2 Sam. 8:17).