Strong’s H0256

אַחְאָב

Part of speech

proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Ach'ab

Pronunciation

ah-KHAHV

Definition

Ahab

Meaning

Achab

Usage

Ahab is primarily known as the seventh king of Israel, son of Omri, and husband of Jezebel. His reign is marked by significant idolatry and apostasy, as he led Israel into the worship of Baal, influenced by his wife Jezebel. Ahab's account is a cautionary tale of the dangers of turning away from the worship of Yahweh to follow false gods.

Bible references

1 Kings 16:28;1 Kings 16:29;1 Kings 16:29;1 Kings 16:30;1 Kings 16:33;1 Kings 16:33;1 Kings 17:1;1 Kings 18:1;1 Kings 18:2;1 Kings 18:3;1 Kings 18:5;1 Kings 18:6;1 Kings 18:9;1 Kings 18:12;1 Kings 18:16;1 Kings 18:16;1 Kings 18:17;1 Kings 18:17;1 Kings 18:20;1 Kings 18:41;1 Kings 18:42;1 Kings 18:44;1 Kings 18:45;1 Kings 18:46;1 Kings 19:1