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Who was Ahimaaz in the Bible?

Priest, during the united monarchy

Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok, the high priest during the reign of King David. He played a significant role as a messenger and loyal supporter of David during the rebellion of David's son Absalom. Ahimaaz appears in 13 verses across 2 books of the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Ahimaaz?

Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok, the high priest during the reign of King David. He played a significant role as a messenger and loyal supporter of David during the rebellion of David's son Absalom. Along with Jonathan, son of Abiathar, Ahimaaz stayed outside Jerusalem to relay information about Absalom's plans to David. (2Sa.15.27,36; 17.17) When David's forces defeated Absalom's army, Ahimaaz wanted to bring the news to David, but Joab initially sent a Cushite messenger instead. Ahimaaz persisted and was allowed to run, overtaking the Cushite. He reported the victory to David but withheld the news of Absalom's death, which the Cushite messenger revealed. (2Sa.18.19-29) In the genealogy of the Levites, Ahimaaz is listed as the son of Zadok and the father of Azariah, who served as priests in the temple built by Solomon. (1Ch.6.8,9,53) Ahimaaz's loyalty to David and his role in supporting the rightful king showcase his importance during this tumultuous period in Israel's history.

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Ahimaaz appear in the Bible?

Ahimaaz is referenced in 13 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

2 Samuel 101 Chronicles 3

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Ahimaaz.

ZadokJonathanAbsalomJoabAhitubAbiathar

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Ahimaaz?

Ahimaaz appears in 13 verses across 2 books, most often in 2 Samuel, which accounts for 10 of them.

Which books of the Bible mention Ahimaaz?

2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles.

Where can I read every verse about Ahimaaz?

This page lists 13 of them. Protos carries all 13, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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