The Anchor Bible Dictionary states: “This incident not only attests the influence wielded by Ahikam, but also indicates that he, like other members of the family of Shaphan, was kindly disposed toward Jeremiah. ”
તેઓએ અહીકામના પુત્ર ગદાલ્યાહને યહુદાહના આગેવાન બનાવ્યા.