Bible Dictionary
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Abijah Or Abijam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abijah, or Abijam, means “my father is the LORD.” It is the name associated with the son and successor of Rehoboam, king of Judah.
Abijam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abijam was the name used in Kings for the son of Rehoboam who became king of Judah. Elsewhere he is generally called Abijah.
Abila
Places & Geography - New Testament
Abila was the chief town of the district called Abilene. It was located near the Barada gorge east of the Anti-Lebanon range.
Abilene
Places & Geography - New Testament
Abilene was a district east of the Anti-Lebanon range, named for its chief city, Abila. It was governed by Lysanias when John the Baptist began his ministry.
ABILITY
Christian Life - Both
Resources, natural capacity, or spiritual gifts by which a person can act or serve. Scripture speaks of giving according to one’s ability and ministering with strength God provides.
Abimael
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abimael was one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. He is associated with a South Arabian people or tribe.
Abimelech
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abimelech was a title or name used by Philistine kings, including rulers who dealt with Abraham and Isaac. It is also the name of Gideon’s son, who seized power and was later killed at Thebez.
Abinadab
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abinadab is the name of several Old Testament men, including the man whose house sheltered the ark, a son of Jesse, a son of Saul, and an officer of Solomon.
Abiner
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiner is another form of Abner, a name meaning “father of light.”
Abinoam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abinoam was a man of Kedesh in Naphtali and the father of Barak, the military leader who defeated the forces of Jabin and Sisera.
Abiram
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abiram was the son of Eliab who joined Korah’s rebellion against Moses and Aaron and perished when the earth opened. Another Abiram, the firstborn of Hiel, died when Jericho was rebuilt.
Abishag
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishag was a young woman from Shunem who was chosen to care for David in his old age. After David’s death, Adonijah’s request to marry her was treated by Solomon as a threat to the throne.
Abishai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishai was the eldest son of Zeruiah and a loyal commander among David’s mighty men. He fought in David’s wars, defended the king, and led part of the army during Absalom’s rebellion.
Abishai, Or Abishai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishai was the eldest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister, and brother of Joab and Asahel. He was a devoted follower of David, a courageous warrior, and leader among David’s mighty men.
Abishalom
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishalom is a variant form of Absalom. He is identified as the father or grandfather of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah.
Abishua
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishua is the name of a descendant of Benjamin and of the son of Phinehas in the priestly genealogy. The latter was descended from Aaron.
Abishua, Or Abishua
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishua is a personal name meaning “father of deliverance.” It is associated with the Old Testament name Abishua.
Abishur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abishur was a descendant of Judah, son of Shammai, husband of Abihail, and father of sons recorded in the genealogy of Judah.
Abital
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abital was one of David’s wives. She was the mother of Shephatiah, one of the sons born to David at Hebron.
Abitub
People & Groups - Old Testament
Abitub was a descendant of Benjamin and son of Shaharaim and Hushim. He is also rendered Ahitub in some versions.
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