אָחָז
a.chaz
Ahaz
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Analysis of אָחָז (Ahaz) Based on the lexical data provided, אָחָז functions as a proper name rather than a common word with semantic range. The entry identifies it as "Ahaz," occurring four times in the biblical text. As a proper noun, it designates a specific individual rather than conveying a general meaning that varies across contexts. The limited frequency of four occurrences suggests this figure held particular importance in the biblical narrative, though the lexicon entry itself provides no information about the person's identity, role, or historical period. Without additional contextual data from the lexicon, we cannot determine whether these four instances refer to a single individual appearing multiple times or potentially different people sharing the same name. To understand the significance of Ahaz within biblical literature, one would need to examine the actual biblical passages where the name appears, as the lexical entry provides only the transliteration and frequency count, not the narrative or historical context that would explain why this particular name warranted inclusion in a biblical lexicon.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
1 Chronicles 8:36Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
1 Chronicles 9:41The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
1 Chronicles 9:42Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.