Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(brother of wrath). (1) Father-in-law of Saul (1 Sam. 14:50). (2) Son of Zadok the high priest. Played a conspicuous part in the rebellion of Absalom (2 Sam. 15:24-37; 17:15-22; 18:19-33). (3) Solomon’s son-in-law (1 Kings 4:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Father of Ahinoam, wife of Saul (1 Sam. 14:50).
2. Son of Zadok the priest (2 Sam. 15:27,36). When Absalom revolted and David had to flee from Jerusalem, Zadok continuing true to David, returned to the city, and Ahimaaz, and Jonathan son of Abiathar, remained at En-rogel; to whom Zadok sent word of the counsel of Ahithophel and of Hushai by a wench, and they hastened to David with the news. But a lad having seen the transaction, messengers were sent in pursuit. The spies however reached a house in Bahurim, and were hid in a well, corn being spread over the covering. Their pursuers were told that they had gone on their way. So they having searched for them in vain returned to Jerusalem. The spies then hastened to David, and reached him in safety (2 Sam. 17:17-21). On the defeat and death of Absalom, Ahimaaz begged that he might run with the news to David. Joab at first refused; but after Cushi had started, he allowed Ahimaaz to go also; who, being swift of foot, reached David first and told him of the defeat of Absalom, but let Cushi tell of his death (2 Sam. 18:19-29). We have no evidence of Ahimaaz succeeding to the priesthood. He may have died before his father.
3. An officer of Solomon in Naphtali who married Basmath, daughter of Solomon (1 Kings 4:15).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Achiyma`ats
Meaning:
from 251 and the equivalent of 4619; brother of anger; Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
brother of counsel
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Brother of strength, or of help; brother of the council:―name of three Israelites, 1 Sam. 14:50. {Frater roboris}