{
  "id": "dict_000127",
  "term": "Ahio",
  "slug": "ahio",
  "letter": "A",
  "entry_type": "biblical_proper_name",
  "entry_family": "theological_term",
  "depth_profile": "standard",
  "short_definition": "Ahio is a Hebrew personal name borne by more than one man in the Old Testament, best known from the narratives about the ark and from Benjaminite genealogies.",
  "simple_one_line": "Ahio is a biblical proper name used for several Old Testament men.",
  "tooltip_text": "A biblical personal name, not a theological concept; used for more than one Old Testament man.",
  "aliases": [],
  "scripture_references": [],
  "original_language_terms": [],
  "related_entries": [
    "Abinadab",
    "Ark of the Covenant",
    "David",
    "Uzzah",
    "Saul",
    "Benjamin"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Biblical names",
    "Genealogies",
    "Proper names in Scripture"
  ],
  "lede_intro": "Ahio is a Hebrew proper name appearing for more than one individual in the Old Testament. The name is most familiar from the account of the ark being transported in David’s day, but it also appears in genealogical records.",
  "at_a_glance_definition": "A biblical personal name used for multiple Old Testament men.",
  "at_a_glance_key_points": [
    "Not a doctrine or theological concept",
    "Used for more than one person in Old Testament records",
    "Best known from the ark narrative in David’s reign",
    "Also appears in Benjaminite and Saul-related genealogies"
  ],
  "description_academic_short": "Ahio is a biblical proper name applied to more than one Old Testament individual. The name appears in genealogical records and in the narrative of the ark’s transport, so the entry should be treated as a personal-name headword rather than a theological term.",
  "description_academic_full": "Ahio is a Hebrew personal name used for more than one individual in the Old Testament. The best-known occurrence is in the narrative of David’s attempt to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem, where Ahio is associated with the cart carrying the ark. The name also appears in Benjaminite genealogies and in records connected with Saul’s family line. Because the term designates a person name rather than a doctrinal or theological concept, it is best classified as a biblical proper name entry with brief disambiguation of the known bearers.",
  "background_biblical_context": "The Old Testament uses the name Ahio in more than one setting. One occurrence is tied to the transportation of the ark in David’s reign, while others appear in genealogical lists connected with Benjamin and Saul. These references show how biblical names can recur across different family lines and narrative settings.",
  "background_historical_context": "In the ancient Near Eastern world, names frequently recurred within clans and tribes, especially across extended family lines. Biblical genealogies preserve those names to establish lineage, tribal identity, and historical continuity.",
  "background_jewish_ancient_context": "Jewish genealogical records often emphasized family descent, tribal affiliation, and covenant history. A repeated personal name like Ahio should therefore be read in its specific literary context rather than assumed to refer to one individual in every occurrence.",
  "key_texts_primary": [
    "2 Samuel 6:3-4",
    "1 Chronicles 13:7-8",
    "1 Chronicles 8"
  ],
  "key_texts_secondary": [
    "1 Chronicles 9",
    "related genealogical passages that mention Benjaminite and Saul-related family lines"
  ],
  "original_language_note": "The name is transliterated from Hebrew as Ahio (Aḥyô). As with many biblical personal names, its exact nuance is less important than its use as a proper name in the text.",
  "theological_significance": "Ahio itself is not a theological term, but the passages that mention him belong to important covenant and worship narratives. The name serves as a reminder that biblical theology is often carried through real people, families, and historical events.",
  "philosophical_explanation": "Proper names do not normally carry doctrinal content by themselves. Their significance comes from the narrative or genealogical context in which they appear.",
  "interpretive_cautions": "Do not treat every occurrence of Ahio as the same individual unless the context clearly shows it. Do not derive doctrine from the name itself.",
  "major_views_note": "There is little interpretive debate about the name itself; the main issue is identifying which bearer is in view in each passage.",
  "doctrinal_boundaries": "Ahio is a historical proper name, not a doctrine, office, or theological category. Any theological application must come from the surrounding biblical passage, not from the name alone.",
  "practical_significance": "Ahio provides a small but useful example of how Scripture preserves family history and distinguishes individuals by context. It also encourages careful reading of recurring names in biblical genealogies and narratives.",
  "meta_description": "Ahio is a biblical proper name used for more than one Old Testament man, best known from the ark narrative and from genealogies.",
  "public_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/ahio/",
  "json_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/data/dictionary/ahio.json",
  "final_disposition": "PUBLISH_CANONICAL"
}