Official of Judah; Protector of Jeremiah • Kingdom of Judah
Ahikam was the son of Shaphan and an official in Judah during the reign of King Josiah and afterward. He supported the prophet Jeremiah and protected him from execution when the prophet’s message angered the people.
Father: Shaphan
Children: Gedaliah
Siblings: Gemariah, Elasah, Jaazaniah
Related: Jeremiah, Josiah, Shaphan
Scripture: 2 Kings 22:12, 2 Chronicles 34:20, Jeremiah 26:24