Ahuzam (also written as Ahuzzam in other translations) is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Chronicles, appearing as a son in one of the detailed genealogies of the tribe of Judah. His name, which means “possessor” or “their possession,” reflects his role as an ancestor whose lineage helped establish the territorial and familial heritage of his tribe.
Ahuzam: A Son of Ashur and Naarah
Ahuzam’s identity is found within the records of the descendants of Judah, the tribe appointed to carry the royal line. He is noted as one of the four sons born to his mother, Naarah.
- Genealogy: Ahuzam was a son of Ashur, who is identified as “the father of Tekoa.” Tekoa was an important city in the hill country of Judah, suggesting that Ahuzam’s family was one of the founding families that settled and gave their name to the regions and towns of Judah. Ahuzam’s mother was Naarah, who was one of Ashur’s two wives, the other being Helah.”And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.” — 1 Chronicles 4:5-6 (KJV)
- Significance: Like many names in the extensive genealogies of 1 Chronicles, Ahuzam does not have a narrative or story of his own. His importance, however, is immense: he is a crucial link in the chain of God’s people, establishing the ancestral line of the clan who settled and possessed a portion of the territory of Judah. His name, meaning “possessor,” aligns perfectly with the purpose of these genealogies—to confirm the right of the returned exiles to the land and their place in the ancient tribal structure.
Prophetic Hotspot: The Assurance of a Sure Inheritance
The inclusion of Ahuzam in this genealogy points to the faithfulness of God in securing an inheritance for His people. The tribe of Judah was given a physical territory in the land of Israel, and the chronicler’s careful record proves that families like Ahuzam’s were the rightful “possessors” of that land, linking the post-exilic community directly to the covenant promises.
This assurance extends to all believers today. As Christians, our inheritance is not merely a plot of physical ground, but a spiritual possession—an eternal dwelling and incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven, which is fully secured by Christ (1 Peter 1:4). The very meaning of Ahuzam’s name, “possessor,” serves as a foreshadowing of the certainty that every believer will inherit what Christ has promised for them.
The Return Question: Securing Our Possession
Question for Discussion: The name Ahuzam means “possessor.” What does it mean to you to know that your spiritual inheritance in Christ is not a potential hope, but a secured possession? How should this certainty affect the way you approach your work and life today while you await The Lord’s Return to claim that full inheritance?