Ahija (Exilarch of the Jews in Babylon)

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Personal and Family Information

Ahija was the son of Yakov but his mother is unknown. The date and place of his birth have not been found.

His wife is not known. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their three known children were Nakhum II (?-?), Johanan (?-?) and Nathan (?-?).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

Ahija
 

  

Yakov
 

  

Schlomo
 

  

Hunya
 

  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		    
 		  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		  
     
 		  

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Nobility Title Exilarch of the Jews in Babylon

Notes

Note 1

known Davidic descent

Note 2

founded a new dynasty of exilarchs around 135 on the extinction of previous dynasty (none of ancestors between him and Akkub were exilarches)

Sources

  1. Ancestors of Makir Theodoric
    Source: Ancestors of Makir Theodoric