Ahitub

How Nave’s arranged it

• 1. High priest, father of Ahiah1 Samuel 14:31 Samuel 22:91 Samuel 22:111 Samuel 22:121 Samuel 22:20
• 2. Father of Zadok2 Samuel 8:171 Chronicles 18:16
• 3. Ruler of the house of God1 Chronicles 9:11Nehemiah 11:11
• 4. The Ahitub mentioned in1 Chronicles 6:81 Chronicles 6:111 Chronicles 6:12
• Is probably identical with the last described above, or else he is confused with Azariah2 Chronicles 31:10

The passages, in Bible order (13)

The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 13 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.

1. 1 Samuel 14:3

   including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.

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   “Whether “Ahiah” or “Ahijah” is the same person as “Ahimelech the son of Ahitub” (see the marginal reference), or whether Ahimelech was the brother or son of Ahijah, and his successor in the priesthood, it is impossible to say certainly. Most probably “Ahijah” and “Ahimilech” are variations of the same name; the latter element in each alone being different, מלך melek (king) being substituted for the divine name יה yâhh. Compare “Eliakim” and “Jehoiakim” 2Ki 23:34, “Eliab” and “Eliel” 1Ch 6:27, 1Ch 6:34. This fragment of a genealogy is a very valuable help to the chronology.

   “We said above that by this number strong men are designated in good work, who are reported to be with the king: because through their zeal for good work, they are in harmony with the life of their teacher. But the preachers of the Church have under them not only those who do great things, but also fellow ministers of the word who teach the highest truths. They have leaders who strengthen those burning for battle, they have those who run boldly, they have those who protect powerfully. Therefore it is well added: (Verse 3.)

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2. 1 Samuel 22:9

   But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.

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   “I am taught through these words that whenever understanding guides my life like it did the life of the great David, that this carries me through to the end of the victory.

   “Then answered Doeg the Edomite,....

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3. 1 Samuel 22:11

   Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king.

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   “Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub,....

   “So the king sent to summon Ahimelech, etc. Calling on the Lord's priests, Saul calls the friendship and reception of David a crime of conspiracy conceived against him. The impious Jews, apprehending those consecrated to Christian piety, will immediately seek revenge for whatever they see …

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4. 1 Samuel 22:12

   “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied.

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   “And Saul said, hear now, thou son of Ahitub,....

   “And Abimelech answering the king, said: And who, etc.? The sacred order of commandments, fighting for the kingdom of Christ, will respond to the Jewish people, who consider the faith and love of Christ a crime: And who among all the prophets and saints, whom …

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5. 1 Samuel 22:20

   But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.

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   “And one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped,....

   “One son of Ahimelech escaped, Abiathar, etc. Just as Doeg the Edomite, one who struck down the priests, symbolized the sword of all executioners, so Abiathar, the one who escaped the sword of the striker, represents all the confessors of Christ who could survive that …

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6. 2 Samuel 8:17

   Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;

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   “And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests,....

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7. 1 Chronicles 6:8

   Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,

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8. 1 Chronicles 6:11

   Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,

   ›Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:111 voice

   “Ahitub - Between Amariah and Hilkiah 1Ch 6:13 this genealogy is most certainly defective, as it gives three generations only for a period for which nine generations are furnished by the list of the kings of Judah, and which cannot be estimated as much short of 200 years.

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9. 1 Chronicles 6:12

   Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,

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10. 1 Chronicles 9:11

    Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;

    ›Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:112 voices

    “And Azariah the son of Hilkiah,.... That is, the son of Azariah, whose name was Seraiah, see 1Ch 6:13, whose pedigree is traced up from Hilkiah through Meshullam, called Shallum, 1Ch 6:12. Zadok, Meraioth, to Ahitub: the ruler of the house of God; high priest in it; which is to be understood of Ahitub, and not of Azariah or Seraiah in the time of Ezra; for Joshua was then high priest.

    “The ruler of the house of God - The high priest at this time was Jeshua the son of Jozadak, (Ezr 3:8), and Seraiah, (Neh 11:11), called here Azariah, was the ruler of the house; the person next in authority to the high priest, and who probably had the guard of the temple and command of the priests, Levites, etc. It is likely that the person here was the same as is called the second priest, 2Ki 25:18 (note), who was the sagan or high priest’s deputy. See the note there.

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11. 1 Chronicles 18:16

    Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;

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    “Zadok - and Abimelech - priests - Both high priests; one at Gibeon, and the other at Jerusalem, as we have seen 1Ch 16:39. Shavsha was scribe - Called Seraiah, 2Sa 8:17.

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12. 2 Chronicles 31:10

    and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”

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    “And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him,....

    “If this Azariah was the same as he who resisted Uzziah 2Ch 26:17-20, he must have held his office at least 33 years. Compare 2Ch 27:1; 2Ch 28:1. The Lord hath blessed his people - i. e. God has made the harvest unusually abundant, and hence the great amount of tithes and first-fruits.

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13. Nehemiah 11:11

    Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;

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    “And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two,.... That offered the sacrifices, burnt incense, set on the shewbread, lighted the lamps, &c. and Adaiah the son of Jeroham; see 1Ch 9:12 whose genealogy is traced here through Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashur, to Malchiah.

    “Ruler of the house of God - He had the command over all secular matters, as the high priest had over those which were spiritual.

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