אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ
a.chi.me.lekh
Ahimelech
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedAccording to the Strong's number data, the Hebrew word אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ (a.chi.me.lekh) corresponds to the name Ahimelech. As a proper noun, it represents the name of a specific individual, indicating a personal name. The limited number of occurrences (only one in the Bible) suggests that Ahimelech was not a widely known or prominent figure, but rather a personal name that carried significance within a specific context. The lack of definition and semantic domain beyond "Proper Name: Person" implies that the name Ahimelech held a unique role or identity within its context. Without additional context, it's challenging to infer the range of usage or significance, aside from its association with a specific person. However, it's clear that Ahimelech was recognized as a distinct individual within the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text