Bible Dictionary
Kolaiah
Kolaiah is the name of a Benjamite and of the father of Ahab, a false prophet condemned by Jeremiah. The name means “voice of the Lord.”
Definition
Kolaiah means “voice of Yahweh.” The name belongs to a Benjamite son of Maaseiah and to the father of Ahab, a false prophet.
Biblical Usage
The Benjamite Kolaiah appears in a genealogical list. The other Kolaiah was the father of Ahab, who was condemned by Jeremiah as a false prophet and immoral man.
Historical Background
The name is preserved in records concerning Benjamin and the exiles addressed by Jeremiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(voice of Jehovah).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ko-la'-ya, ko-li'-a (qolayah, "voice of Yah"):</p><p>(1) A Benjamite, son of Maaseiah (Ne 11:7).</p><p>(2) Father of Ahab, a false prophet and a lecherous man (Jer 29:21-23).</p>