Bible Dictionary
Abinoam
Abinoam was a man of Kedesh in Naphtali and the father of Barak, the military leader who defeated the forces of Jabin and Sisera.
Definition
Abinoam was a man of Kedesh in Naphtali and the father of Barak.
Biblical Usage
Abinoam is named in Judges as the father of Barak, who led Israel against the army of Jabin and Sisera.
Historical Background
The name is interpreted as “father of pleasantness” or “father of kindness.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father of kindness, the father of Barak (Judg. 4:6; 5:1).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the father of Barak. (Judges 4:6,12; 5:1,12) (B.C. 1300.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-bin'-o-am, ab-i-no'-am ('abhino`am, "father of pleasantness," or, "my father is pleasantness"): A man of Kedesh-naphtali, the father of Barak who defeated the army of Jabin and Sisera (Jud 4:6,12; 5:1,12).</p>