Bible Dictionary
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Abia, Course Of
Worship & Prayer - Both
The course of Abia was the eighth of the twenty-four priestly divisions assigned to serve at the altar. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, belonged to this course.
Abiaibon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiaibon, meaning “father of strength,” is another form of Abiel. He was one of David’s listed warriors and mighty men.
Abiasaph
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiasaph was a descendant of Kohath, son of Levi, and a member of the family of Korah. He is also called Ebisaph and is associated with the Korahite line of Levites.
Abiathar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiathar was a priest who escaped Saul’s slaughter of the priests at Nob and joined David, serving with him during his reign. He later supported Adonijah’s claim to the throne and was removed from the priesthood by Solomon.
Abib
Festivals & Holy Days - Old Testament
Abib means “young ear” and describes the month when the barley was newly ripened. It was the first month of Israel’s religious year and was later called Nisan.
Abida
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abida was a son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through Keturah. He appears among the ancestors of peoples associated with Arabia.
Abida, Or Abidah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abida, or Abidah, was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through Keturah.
ABIDAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
The King James form of Abida, a son of Abraham by Keturah.
Abidan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abidan son of Gideoni was the leader, or prince, of the tribe of Benjamin during Israel’s wilderness journey. He represented Benjamin at the census and in offerings connected with the tabernacle.
ABIDE
Christian Life - Both
To remain, dwell, stay, endure, or continue. In the New Testament, believers are especially called to abide in Christ and in his teaching.
Abieezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abieezer is used of several men, including a descendant of Manasseh from whose family Gideon came, a warrior of David, and a leader of Dan in the wilderness lists.
Abiel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiel was the father or grandfather of Saul and the father of Ner, who was associated with Saul’s commander Abner. The name is also used for one of David’s warriors, called Abi-albon.
Abiel Or Abiel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiel is a personal name meaning “father of strength” or “strong.” It is associated with the name Abiel in the Old Testament.
Abiezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh and head of a family settled west of the Jordan. Gideon belonged to this family; the name also identifies one of David’s mighty men.
Abiezrite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Abiezrite was a descendant or member of the family of Abiezer. Gideon and his clan were known by this designation.
Abigail
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal, whom she later outlived and then married David. The name also belongs to David’s sister, who was the mother of Amasa.
Abihail
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abihail is the name of several Old Testament persons, including a Levite, members of the tribes of Judah and Gad, a woman connected with Rehoboam’s family, and the father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai.
Abihu
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abihu was the second son of Aaron and was consecrated to the priesthood. He and his brother Nadab died before the Lord after offering unauthorized fire.
Abihud
People & Groups - Both
Abihud was a son of Bela and a descendant of Benjamin. The name is also associated with Abiud, a descendant of Zerubbabel listed in the genealogy of Jesus.
Abijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abijah is the name of several Old Testament people, including Samuel’s son, a priestly family head, kings of Judah and Israel, and the mother of Hezekiah. The name means “the LORD is father.”
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