Person Old Testament
Ahimoth
Also known as Mahath
Ahimoth, also known as Mahath, was a Levite descended from Kohath, the son of Elkanah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 6:25.
Why it matters. Levite descendant of Kohath, son of Elkanah
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ahimoth
Ahimoth, also referred to as Mahath, is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Kohath. He was the son of Elkanah, who was a descendant of Kohath, one of the three sons of Levi. (1Ch.6.25,35)
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the Gershonites and Merarites. They were responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. (Num.3.27-32)
Ahimoth's mention in the genealogy highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their roles in serving in the tabernacle and later in the temple. However, no specific details about Ahimoth's life or duties are provided in the Bible.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.