Bible Dictionary
Abitub
Abitub was a descendant of Benjamin and son of Shaharaim and Hushim. He is also rendered Ahitub in some versions.
Definition
Abitub was a descendant of Benjamin and the son of Shaharaim and Hushim. In the King James Version the name is rendered Ahitub.
Biblical Usage
Abitub appears in the Benjamite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 8:11.
Historical Background
The name means “father of goodness” or “my father is goodness.” He was born in the field of Moab.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father of goodness, a Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:11).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(father of goodness), son of Shaharaim by Hushim. (1 Chronicles 8:11)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ab'-i-tub, a-bi'-tub ('abhiTubh, "father of goodness," or, "my father is goodness"): In the King James Version Ahitub. A descendant of Benjamin and son of Shaharaim and Hushim, born in the field of Moab (1Ch 8:11).</p>