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Ahab

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Name — A king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.

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Etymology

From Hebrew, built from roots meaning "brother" and "father"; it reached English through Greek and Latin versions of the Old Testament.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ahab” mean?

The word “Ahab” means a king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah. In plain terms, best known either as the biblical king or as the vengeful ship captain in Moby-Dick.

How do you pronounce “Ahab”?

“Ahab” is pronounced AY-hab (/ˈeɪˌhæb/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ahab” in a sentence?

Here is “Ahab” used in a sentence: “The story of King Ahab and Jezebel is one of the darker episodes in the Book of Kings.”

What part of speech is “Ahab”?

“Ahab” is a name.

Where does the word “Ahab” come from?

The word “Ahab” comes from Latin. From Hebrew, built from roots meaning "brother" and "father"; it reached English through Greek and Latin versions of the Old Testament.

How many meanings does “Ahab” have?

“Ahab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.

Related words

Achab

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