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Ahiman

Meaning: brother of a gift = generous.

This is the name of 2 biblical men.

1. Ahiman, a giant

   He is one of the 3 giant Anakim brothers that Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron (Numbers 13:22) when they went in to explore the land.

   They were afterwards driven out and killed (Joshua 15:14; Judges 1:10).

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   • What is Hebron?
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2. Ahiman, temple guard

   He is one of the guardians of the temple after the Exile (1 Chronicles 9:17).

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   • What is The Captivity?

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