Ahira

[ uh-hahy-ruh ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a Naphtalite who assisted Moses with the census in the wilderness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ahira¹

From Hebrew Aḥīraʿ “My brother is evil (or unlucky)”

Example Sentences

When he grew up he married Ahira-tsu-hime, of the district of Ata in the province of Hiuga, and made her his consort.

From Project Gutenberg

And in the tribe of the sons of Nephtali, the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the tribe of the sons of Nephtali the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

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