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Ahimaaz

Meaning: brother of anger = quick-tempered.

This is the name of 3 biblical men. The name appears in 15 Old Testament verses.

  1. Ahimaaz, a priest

    He is the son and successor of Zadok in the office of high priest (1 Chronicles 6:8, 53).

    When Absalom revolted, he remained faithful to David, and was of service to him keeping him informed on Absalom’s activities in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15:24-37; 17:15-21).

    He was a fast runner, and was the first to carry to David the news of the defeat of Absalom, although, for emotional reasons, he refrained from telling him of his death (2 Samuel 18:19-33).

    Under King Solomon (circa 970–930 BC), Ahimaaz's father Zadok became high priest. When Zadok died, Ahimaaz succeeded him in that position (1 Chronicles 6:8, 53).

  2. Ahimaaz, father of the woman Ahinoam

    The father Ahinoam, the wife of King Saul (1 Samuel 14:50).

  3. Ahimaaz, a regional food and supplies officer

    He is one of Solomon’s 12 regional officers responsible for providing food for the king’s household (1 Kings 4:15).

    He married princess Basemath (aka Bashemath), a daughter of King Solomon.

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Article Version: October 16, 2025