Ahimelech

Biblical character; priest at Nob (1 Samuel)
Person human_biblical_figure Q400257
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Ahimelech

Summary

Ahimelech is a human biblical figure[1]. He worked as a High Priest of Israel[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]

Key Facts

  • Ahimelech's father was Ahitub[4].
  • A child of Ahimelech was Abiathar[5].
  • Ahimelech held citizenship in Kingdom of Israel[6].
  • Ahimelech's professions included High Priest of Israel[2].
  • Ahimelech held the position of High Priest of Israel[7].
  • Ahimelech is recorded as male[8].
  • Ahimelech's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[9].
  • Ahimelech's Commons category is recorded as Achimelech[10].
  • Ahimelech's said to be the same as is recorded as Ahijah[11].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[12].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Kościelna encyclopedia[14].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[15].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[16].
  • Ahimelech's described by source is recorded as Full Orthodox theological dictionary[17].
  • Ahimelech's present in work is recorded as First Book of Samuel[18].
  • Ahimelech's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'he', 'text': 'אחימלך'}[19].
  • Ahimelech's sibling is recorded as Ahijah[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Ahimelech's father was Ahitub[4].

Career and Affiliations

Ahimelech's professions included High Priest of Israel[2]. He held the position of High Priest of Israel[7].

Personal Life

A child of Ahimelech was Abiathar[5].

Why It Matters

Ahimelech has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Who were Ahimelech's parents?

Ahimelech's father was Ahitub[4].

What did Ahimelech do for work?

Ahimelech worked as High Priest of Israel[2].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [2] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [3] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id Q229518
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P11493]]: Q229518, Import ID Biblissima V2 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/74d891b831c|details]])"
  2. 15d ago · BMacZero · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Wikidata description Biblical character; priest at Nob (1 Samuel)
    Occupation
    Present in work First Book of Samuel
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1196]]: [[Q149086]]"
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