Ammihud

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A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.10.

Ammihud was an Ephraimite, the father of Elishama, who was a prominent leader during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Elishama, the son of Ammihud, was the leader of the people of Ephraim and one of the tribal chiefs who assisted Moses in the census of the Israelites. He was also in charge of the camp of Ephraim, which included the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin. Additionally, Elishama presented the offering of the tribe of Ephraim during the dedication of the tabernacle. Ammihud is also mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim in the book of Chronicles.