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. ”
„ The Anchor Bible Dictionary ” märgib: „See vahejuhtum mitte ainult ei tõenda Ahikami mõjuvõimu, vaid ka kinnitab, et ta suhtus nii nagu teised Saafani pere liikmed Jeremijasse sõbralikult. ”