CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//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" /><title>1 Chronicles 5:15 Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_chronicles/5-15.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/5/13_1Ch_05_15.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Chronicles 5:15 - The Descendants of Gad" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script> <script src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/biblehub.js' type='text/javascript'></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="/vmenus/1_chronicles/5-15.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="/bmc/1_chronicles/5-15.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="/1_chronicles/">1 Chronicles</a> > <a href="/1_chronicles/5.htm">Chapter 5</a> > Verse 15</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><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-14.htm" title="1 Chronicles 5:14">◄</a> 1 Chronicles 5:15 <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm" title="1 Chronicles 5:16">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Study Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Crossref </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Hebrew </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was chief in their fathers’ houses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, <i>was</i> chief of their father’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, <i>was</i> head of their fathers’ households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their fathers&#8217 households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, <i>was</i> head of their fathers’ households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, <i>was</i> head of their fathers’ households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was chief in their fathers’ households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was head of their ancestral family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was head of their ancestral houses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahi, the son of Abdiel and the grandson of Guni, was the leader of their clan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahi, son of Abdiel and grandson of Guni, was the head of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ahi, the son of Abdiel and grandson of Guni, was head of these clans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abdiel's son Ahi, who was the grandson of Guni, was chief in their clan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers’ houses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, [is] head of the house of their fathers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, is head of the house of their fathers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, the head to the house of their fathers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren the sons of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house in their families, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />along with their brothers, the sons of Abdiel, the son of Guni, the leader of the house, in their families,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahi, son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the head of their ancestral houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was chief in their clan;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they dwelt in Mathnin and its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Son of Abdeil, son of Eli, Chiefs of their fathers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>who was</i> the brother of the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, <i>he was</i> chief of the house of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">The Descendants of Gad</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/277.htm" title="277: ’ă·ḥî (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. From 'ach; brotherly; Achi, the name of two Israelites.">Ahi</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5661.htm" title="5661: ‘aḇ·dî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Servant of God, a Gadite. From ebed and 'el; servant of God; Abdiel, an Israelite.">of Abdiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1476.htm" title="1476: gū·nî (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Probably from ganan; protected; Guni, the name of two Israelites.">of Guni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was head</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of their family.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33-42</a></span><br />So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">Joshua 22:1-9</a></span><br />Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Judges 5:16-17</a></span><br />Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a></span><br />In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">1 Chronicles 27:21</a></span><br />over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">2 Chronicles 30:11</a></span><br />Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-10.htm">Hosea 5:10</a></span><br />The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a></span><br />“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-4.htm">John 4:4-5</a></span><br />Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.</p><p class="hdg">Ahi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a></b></br> Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">1 Chronicles 7:34</a></b></br> And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.</p><p class="hdg">(1) Son of Abdiel,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a></b></br> Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.</p><p class="hdg">(2) Son of Shamer,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">1 Chronicles 7:34</a></b></br> And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.</p><p class="hdg">Abdiel.</p><p class="hdg">Guni.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a></b></br> And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Ahi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Guni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Households</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Houses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Ahi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Guni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Households</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Houses</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Ahi</b><br />The name "Ahi" is derived from the Hebrew root "אֲחִי" (Achi), meaning "my brother" or "brotherly." In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or indicative of the individual's character or role within the family or tribe. Ahi, as a leader, may have embodied the qualities of brotherhood, unity, and kinship, which were essential for maintaining the cohesion and strength of the tribal community.<p><b>son of Abdiel</b><br />"Abdiel" is a name that means "servant of God" in Hebrew, derived from "עַבְדִּיאֵל" (Abdi'el). This name reflects a deep spiritual heritage, indicating that Ahi's lineage was one of devotion and service to God. In the conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of a godly heritage and the impact of faithful ancestors on future generations. Abdiel's name serves as a reminder of the call to serve God wholeheartedly, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative.<p><b>the son of Guni</b><br />"Guni" is a name that means "protected" or "defended" in Hebrew, from the root "גּוּנִי" (Guni). This name suggests a legacy of divine protection and strength, which would have been crucial for the survival and prosperity of the tribe. The mention of Guni emphasizes the importance of God's providence and protection over His people, a recurring theme in the Old Testament. It also underscores the belief that God is a refuge and fortress for those who trust in Him.<p><b>was head of their family</b><br />The phrase "was head of their family" indicates a position of leadership and authority. In the tribal structure of ancient Israel, the head of a family or clan held significant responsibility for the welfare, spiritual guidance, and governance of the group. This role required wisdom, courage, and a deep commitment to God's laws. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this highlights the biblical model of leadership, which is characterized by servanthood, integrity, and a commitment to leading others in accordance with God's will. The head of the family was not only a leader but also a shepherd, guiding the family in faith and practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ahi</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_277.htm">Strong's 277: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahi -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abdiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדִּיאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·dî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5661.htm">Strong's 5661: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abdiel -- 'servant of God', a Gadite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Guni,</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוּנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(gū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1476.htm">Strong's 1476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Guni -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was head</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֖אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their family.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבוֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:15 Ahi the son of Abdiel the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>