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Aiah

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A minor figure, father of a Benjamite clan mentioned in genealogies (1 Chronicles 8).

Detailed Definition
Aiah appears only in ancestral lists, anchoring tribal identity in Benjamin. In poetry, such names evoke lineage and continuity, often used metonymically to represent the endurance of peoplehood or the quiet dignity of obscure but foundational figures in sacred history.
Example
Example in poetry:
Aiah—father of a Benjamite clan—rarely appears, but a poet might write, “Aiah’s sons camped near the pomegranate grove, guardians of the southern pass”; In a genealogical poem: “From Aiah to Saul, the line runs thin but unbroken”; A minimalist invocation: “Aiah: name in the wilderness census, ancestor of warriors”; Liturgical verse: “Remember Aiah, whose blood watered Benjamin’s soil.”
Additional Notes
Aiah appears in 1 Chronicles 8:10 as father of a Benjamite clan, reflecting the Chronicler’s interest in post-exilic tribal identity. Though minor, such genealogical figures help reconstruct Israel’s social fabric. In poetry, names like Aiah can evoke ancestral continuity or the quiet dignity of lineage, especially in works meditating on memory, exile, and return.
Also Known As
vulture Saul's concubine fierce name
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