Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H296 |
|---|---|
| Word: | אֲחִיקָם |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H251 and H6965 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 20 |
| Transliteration: | Achiyqam |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | akh-ee-kawm' |
| Meaning: | 1. brother of rising (i.e. high) 2. Achikam, an Israelite |
| KJV Renderings: | Ahikam. |
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אֲחִיקָם proper name, masculine (my brother has arisen) son of Shaphan, Josiah's time 2Kgs 22:12; 2Kgs 22:14; 2Chr 34:20 protector of Jeremiah Jer 26:24 father of Gedaliah 2Kgs 25:22; Jer 39:14; Jer 40:5; Jer 40:6; Jer 40:7; Jer 40:9; Jer 40:11; Jer 40:14; Jer 40:16; Jer 41:1; Jer 41:2; Jer 41:6; Jer 41:10; Jer 41:16; Jer 41:18; Jer 43:6.
