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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Ahikam</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ahikam.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_kings/22-12.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/ahikam.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Ahikam</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/ahijah's_prophecy_to_jeroboam.htm" title="Ahijah's Prophecy to Jeroboam">◄</a> Ahikam <a href="/topical/a/ahi'kam.htm" title="Ahi'kam">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Ahikam is a notable figure in the Old Testament, recognized for his role during the tumultuous period of Judah's history leading up to the Babylonian exile. His name, meaning "My brother has risen" or "My brother has established," reflects a heritage of faith and leadership within the community of Israel.<br><br><b>Family and Background</b><br><br>Ahikam was the son of Shaphan, a scribe and a prominent official in the court of King Josiah of Judah. Shaphan played a significant role in the religious reforms initiated by Josiah, particularly in the discovery and promulgation of the Book of the Law found in the temple (<a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">2 Kings 22:3-14</a>). Ahikam's family was deeply involved in the spiritual and political life of Judah, with his brothers Gemariah and Elasah also serving in significant capacities.<br><br><b>Role in the Reign of Josiah</b><br><br>Ahikam is first mentioned in the context of King Josiah's reform efforts. He was one of the officials sent by Josiah to consult the prophetess Huldah regarding the words of the Book of the Law that had been found (<a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12-14</a>). This consultation led to a renewed covenant and a series of reforms aimed at eradicating idolatry and restoring proper worship in Judah.<br><br><b>Protector of Jeremiah</b><br><br>Ahikam is perhaps best known for his support and protection of the prophet Jeremiah. During the reign of King Jehoiakim, Jeremiah faced significant opposition due to his prophecies of impending judgment and calls for repentance. In <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Jeremiah 26</a>, after Jeremiah delivered a message in the temple that angered the priests and prophets, a mob sought to put him to death. Ahikam, however, intervened to protect Jeremiah, ensuring that he was not handed over to the people to be killed (<a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a>). The Berean Standard Bible states, "Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death."<br><br><b>Legacy and Influence</b><br><br>Ahikam's influence extended beyond his own lifetime through his descendants. His son, Gedaliah, was appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the remnant of Judah after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC (<a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">2 Kings 25:22</a>). Gedaliah's leadership was marked by efforts to stabilize the region and encourage the people to live peacefully under Babylonian rule, although his tenure was tragically cut short by assassination.<br><br>Ahikam's legacy is one of faithfulness and courage. His actions in support of Jeremiah highlight the importance of standing for truth and justice, even in the face of widespread opposition. His family's continued involvement in the affairs of Judah underscores the lasting impact of his commitment to God's purposes during a critical period in Israel's history.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ahikam</span><p>a brother who raises up or avenges<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ahikam</span><p>(<i>a brother who raises up</i>), son of Shaphan the scribe, an influential officer at the court of Josiah, was one of the delegates sent by Hilkaih to consult Huldah. (<a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12-14</a>) In the reign of Jehoiakim he successfully used his influence to protect the prophet Jeremiah. (<a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a>) He was the father of Gedaliah. [<a href="../g/gedaliah.htm">GEDALIAH</a>] (B.C. 641).<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ahikam</span><p>Sent by Josiah to Huldah the prophetess, when the book of the law was found in the temple, <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12</a>. He afterwards nobly befriended the prophet Jeremiah, <a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a>; 39:14. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Brother of support = helper, one of the five whom Josiah sent to consult the prophetess Huldah in connection with the discovery of the book of the law (<a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12</a>-14; <a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">2 Chronicles 34:20</a>). He was the son of Shaphan, the royal secretary, and the father of Gedaliah, governor of Judea after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians (<a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">2 Kings 25:22</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/40-5.htm">Jeremiah 40:5</a>-16; <a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">43:6</a>). On one occasion he protected Jeremiah against the fury of Jehoiakim (<a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a>). It was in the chamber of another son (Germariah) of Shaphan that Baruch read in the ears of all the people Jeremiah's roll. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">AHIKAM</span><p>a-hi'-kam ('achiqam, "my brother has risen up"): A prominent man of the time of King Josiah and the following decades (<a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12, 14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">2 Kings 25:22</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">2 Chronicles 34:20</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/39-14.htm">Jeremiah 39:14</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/40-5.htm">Jeremiah 40:5</a>; 41:1; 43:6). He was the son of Shaphan, who very likely is to be identified with Shaphan the scribe, who was at that time so prominent. Ahikam was the father of Gedaliah, whom, on the capture of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar made governor of the land. Ahikam was a member of the deputation sent by Josiah to the prophetess Huldah to consult her concerning the contents of the Book of the Law which had been found. Under Jehoiakim he had sufficient influence to protect Jeremiah from being put to death. On the capture of Jerusalem Nebuchadnezzar committed Jeremiah into the care of Gedaliah. It is clear that both Shaphan and his son, like Jeremiah, belonged to the party which held that the men of Judah were under obligation to keep the oath which they had sworn to the tang of Babylon.<br><br>Willis J. Beecher<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/296.htm"><span class="l">296. Achiqam -- "my brother has arisen," an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> "my brother has arisen," an Israelite. Transliteration: Achiqam Phonetic Spelling:<br> (akh-ee-kawm') Short Definition: <b>Ahikam</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Ahikam</b> (20). <b>Ahikam</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/296.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/the_rediscovered_law_and_its.htm"><span class="l">The Rediscovered Law and Its Effects</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and <b>Ahikam</b> the son of Shaphan, and Achbor<br> the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the rediscovered law and its.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/the_young_josiah_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Young Josiah and the Book of the Law</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then he gave this command to Hilkiah, the priest, to <b>Ahikam</b>, the son of Shaphan,<br> to Achbor, the son of Micaiah, to Shaphan, the scribe, and to Asaiah, his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the young josiah and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/1_from_megiddo_to_carchemish.htm"><span class="l">From Megiddo to Carchemish, 608-605.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But the hand of <b>Ahikam</b>, the son of Shaphan, was with Jeremiah so as not to<br> give him into the hand of the people to put him to death. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 from megiddo to carchemish.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/josiah_and_the_newly_found.htm"><span class="l">Josiah and the Newly Found Law</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And the king commanded Hilkiah, and <b>Ahikam</b> the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son<br> of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/josiah and the newly found.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/4_and_after_xxx_xxxi.htm"><span class="l">And After. (xxx, xxxi, xxxix-Xliv. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> XXXIX.3, 14 tells us that he was fetched from the guard-court by Babylonian<br> officers,(609) and given to Gedaliah, the son of his old befriender <b>Ahikam</b>, to be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/4 and after xxx xxxi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/index_of_names_and_subjects.htm"><span class="l">Index of Names and Subjects.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> INDEX OF NAMES AND SUBJECTS. <b>Ahikam</b>, 157, 174, 291. Amos, 3, 22, 112, 158, 260.<br> Anathoth, 66, 67, 287, etc. Apocrypha, the, 8. "Arabian Nights," 36. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/index of names and subjects.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_9_how_nebuzaradan_set.htm"><span class="l">How Nebuzaradan Set Gedaliah Over the Jews that were Left in Judea <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the Jews into captivity, left the poor, and those that had deserted, in the country,<br> and made one, whose name was Gedaliah, the son of <b>Ahikam</b>, a person of a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 how nebuzaradan set.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/book_ii.htm"><span class="l">Book ii.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> xxiv.6, 7. God, not they themselves, will plant them, etc. xxvi.21-24. Jeremiah<br> needed the help of <b>Ahikam</b>. How much more do we need that of God. 28. Jerem. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/jerome/the principal works of st jerome/book ii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_8/chapter_iiithe_medes_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ahikam.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ahikam</b> (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>AHIKAM</b>. <b>...</b><b>Ahikam</b> was the father of Gedaliah, whom,<br> on the capture of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar made governor of the land. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ahikam.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ahi'kam.htm"><span class="l">Ahi'kam (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ahi'kam. <b>Ahikam</b>, Ahi'kam. Ahilud . Multi-Version Concordance Ahi'kam<br> (19 Occurrences). 2 Kings 22:12 And the king commanded Hilkiah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ahi'kam.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gedali'ah.htm"><span class="l">Gedali'ah (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> as for the people that were left in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king<br> of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of <b>Ahikam</b>, the son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gedali'ah.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nethani'ah.htm"><span class="l">Nethani'ah (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> him, 'Dost thou really know that Baalis king of the sons of Ammon hath sent Ishmael<br> son of Nethaniah to smite thy soul?' And Gedaliah son of <b>Ahikam</b> hath not <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nethani'ah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shaphan.htm"><span class="l">Shaphan (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He was the father of <b>Ahikam</b> (2 Kings 22:12 2 Chronicles 34:20 Jeremiah<br> 26:24), who befriended and protected the prophet Jeremiah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shaphan.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nethaniah.htm"><span class="l">Nethaniah (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> to take your life? But Gedaliah the son of <b>Ahikam</b> didn't believe them.<br> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Jeremiah 40:15 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nethaniah.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ish'mael.htm"><span class="l">Ish'mael (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> him, 'Dost thou really know that Baalis king of the sons of Ammon hath sent Ishmael<br> son of Nethaniah to smite thy soul?' And Gedaliah son of <b>Ahikam</b> hath not <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ish'mael.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gedaliah.htm"><span class="l">Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 38:1). (4.) The son of <b>Ahikam</b>, and grandson of Shaphan, secretary<br> of king Josiah (Jeremiah 26:24). After the destruction <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gedaliah.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nebuzaradan.htm"><span class="l">Nebuzaradan (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 40:5 Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, said he, to Gedaliah<br> the son of <b>Ahikam</b>, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nebuzaradan.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/asaiah.htm"><span class="l">Asaiah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Kings 22:12 The king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and <b>Ahikam</b> the son of Shaphan,<br> and Achbor the son of Micaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/asaiah.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ahikam (20 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12</a></span><br />The king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Micaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">2 Kings 22:14</a></span><br />So Hilkiah the priest, and <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they talked with her.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">2 Kings 25:22</a></span><br />As for the people who were left in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, the son of Shaphan, governor.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">2 Chronicles 34:20</a></span><br />The king commanded Hilkiah, and <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a></span><br />But the hand of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/39-14.htm">Jeremiah 39:14</a></span><br />they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the guard, and committed him to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he lived among the people.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-5.htm">Jeremiah 40:5</a></span><br />Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, said he, to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him food and a present, and let him go.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-6.htm">Jeremiah 40:6</a></span><br />Then went Jeremiah to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> to Mizpah, and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm">Jeremiah 40:7</a></span><br />Now when all the captains of the forces who were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> governor in the land, and had committed to him men, and women, and children, and of the poorest of the land, of those who were not carried away captive to Babylon;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Jeremiah 40:9</a></span><br />Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> the son of Shaphan swore to them and to their men, saying, Don't be afraid to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-11.htm">Jeremiah 40:11</a></span><br />Likewise when all the Jews who were in Moab, and among the children of Ammon, and in Edom, and who were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, the son of Shaphan;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-14.htm">Jeremiah 40:14</a></span><br />and said to him, Do you know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life? But Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> didn't believe them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-16.htm">Jeremiah 40:16</a></span><br />But Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> said to Johanan the son of Kareah, You shall not do this thing; for you speak falsely of Ishmael.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Jeremiah 41:1</a></span><br />Now it happened in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Jeremiah 41:2</a></span><br />Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men who were with him, and struck Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span> the son of Shaphan with the sword, and killed him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-6.htm">Jeremiah 41:6</a></span><br />Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it happened, as he met them, he said to them, Come to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Jeremiah 41:10</a></span><br />Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people who were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people who remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>; Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the children of Ammon.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Jeremiah 41:16</a></span><br />Then took Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, all the remnant of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah, after that he had killed Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, to wit, the men of war, and the women, and the children, and the eunuchs, whom he had brought back from Gibeon:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18</a></span><br />because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6</a></span><br />the men, and the women, and the children, and the king's daughters, and every person who Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of <span class="boldtext">Ahikam</span>, the son of Shaphan; 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