Archi

"A city on the boundary of Ephraim and Benjamin (Josh. 16:2)," between Bethel and Beth-horon the nether.

"Master of the horse, a "fellow-soldier" of Paul's (Philemon" "1:2), whom he exhorts to renewed activity (Col. 4:17). He was a" "member of Philemon's family, probably his son."

"The usual designation of Hushai (2 Sam. 15:32; 17:5, 14; 1 Chr." "27:33), who was a native of Archi. He was "the king's friend"," "i.e., he held office under David similar to that of our modern" privy councillor.