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ahiman in Easton's Bible Dictionary

brother of a gift = liberal. (1.) One of the three giant Anakim brothers whom Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron (Num. 13:22) when they went in to explore the land. They were afterwards driven out and slain (Josh. 15:14; Judg. 1:10). (2.) One of the guardians of the temple after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:17).

ahiman in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(brother of the right hand). 1. One of the three giant Anakim who inhabited Mount Hebron, #Nu 13:22,23| seen by Caleb and the spies. (B.C. 1490.) The whole race was cut off by Joshua, #Jos 11:21| and the three brothers were slain by the tribe of Judah. #Jud 1:10| 2. A Levite porter. #1Ch 9:17|

ahiman in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

AHI'MAN (brother of a gift). 1 One of three Hebronitic Anakim, Num 13:22, defeated and killed by Caleb with the help of Judah. Josh 15:14; Jud 1:10. 1. A Levite porter. 1 Chr 9:17.