Bible Dictionary
Ahuzzath
Ahuzzath was a friend or official of Abimelech, king of Gerar. He accompanied Abimelech and Phicol when they made a covenant with Isaac at Beersheba.
Definition
Ahuzzath was a friend, possibly an official or minister, of Abimelech king of Gerar. He accompanied Abimelech and Phicol when they came to Beersheba to make a covenant with Isaac.
Biblical Usage
Ahuzzath appears as part of Abimelech’s delegation in the agreement with Isaac. His presence shows his place among the king’s trusted companions or officials.
Historical Background
The name means “possession.” Its ending has been compared with Philistine names such as Gath and Goliath, though the record does not establish a fuller identification.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(possesions) one of the friends of the Philistine king Abimelech, who accompanied him at his interview with Isaac. (Genesis 26:26) (B.C. about 1877.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-huz'-ath ('achuzzath, "possession"): A "friend" perhaps a minister, of Abimelech, king of Gerar. He together with Phicol, commander of the army, accompanied their sovereign to Beersheba to make a covenant with Isaac (Ge 26:26). The termination "-ath" reminds us of Philistine proper names, such as Gath, Goliath, etc. Compare <em>Genubath</em> (1Ki 11:20).</p>