People of the Bible

Ahaz, son of Micah

The name Ahaz means “one that takes or possesses.” Ahaz is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 8:35.

Family of Ahaz

Father

Children

Who was Ahaz?

A grandson of Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:35; 9:42).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Ahaz

  • 1 Chronicles 8:35

    And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.

  • 1 Chronicles 8:36

    And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,

  • 1 Chronicles 9:41

    And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

  • 1 Chronicles 9:42

    And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

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