Instead of repeating the same name as an ancestor, however, it was customary to make use of one of the elements of the family name; thus Ahitub has two sons, Ahijah and Ahimelech.
It was repeating the same name as an ancestor. It was customary to make use of one of the elements of the family name. This was however. Ahitub is repeating the same name as an ancestor. Thus Ahitub has two sons. Thus Ahitub has Ahijah. Thus Ahitub has Ahimelech.