Ahumai
Descendant of Judah through Shobal, Reajah and Jahath
In the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, Ahumai appears as part of the detailed family register of the tribe of Judah. He was the son of Jahath and brother of Lahad, and together they are regarded as ancestors of the clans of the Zorathites—a group connected with the city of Zorah in the Shephelah lowlands. Ahumai’s paternal line extends through Reaiah back to Shobal, who is linked to the founding of Kiriath-Jearim, a city of great religious and strategic importance for Judah. Although Ahumai is not connected with specific events, his place in the genealogy testifies to the thorough documentation of the branches of the tribe of Judah. These genealogical records served to establish family continuity and support the tribe’s territorial connection to central cities and areas in the promised land.
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Mentioned in the genealogy of Judah
Ahumai is listed as a son of Jahath in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He and his brother Lahad are considered ancestors of the clans of the Zorathites.
Part of Shobal's lineage
Ahumai belonged to the lineage of Shobal through his father Jahath and grandfather Reajah. Shobal is mentioned among the sons of Hur and is regarded as the founder of Kiriath-Jearim. This lineage was connected to the city of Zorah and was prominent within the tribe of Judah.