Achish — the meaning of the Hebrew name אֲכִישׁ

אֲכִישׁ

ʼĂkîysh · pronounced aw-keesh' · Strong's H397 · a man

Achish means Akish, a Philistine king.

Strong's definition

of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king.

First appearance

1Sam 21:11 And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands? (KJV)

Every verse that names Achish

20 occurrences in 20 verses — 1 Samuel, 1 Kings

1Sam 21:111Sam 21:121Sam 21:131Sam 21:151Sam 27:21Sam 27:31Sam 27:51Sam 27:61Sam 27:91Sam 27:101Sam 27:121Sam 28:11Sam 28:21Sam 29:21Sam 29:31Sam 29:61Sam 29:81Sam 29:91Kgs 2:391Kgs 2:40

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