Ahituv אֲחִיטוּב |
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Moshav entrance
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Coordinates: 32°23′23″N 34°59′21″E / 32.38972°N 34.98917°ECoordinates: 32°23′23″N 34°59′21″E / 32.38972°N 34.98917°E | |
District | Central |
Council | Hefer Valley |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1951 |
Founded by | Iranian and Iraqi immigrants |
Population (2015) | 1,062 |
Ahituv (Hebrew: אֲחִיטוּב) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Hadera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 1,062.
The moshav was founded in 1951 by immigrants from Iran and Iraq. Its name was taken from Ahituv ben Pinchas, son of Eli mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:3;
as well as Ahitub the father of Zadok who anointed Solomon as king.
mentioned in 2 Samuel 8:17; and in 1 Kings 1:39;