Bible Dictionary
Achbor
Achbor was the name of an Edomite king and of an official in Josiah’s reign. Josiah’s official helped inquire of the prophetess Huldah concerning the newly discovered book of the law.
Definition
Achbor is the name of an Edomite king and of an official in the reign of Josiah. The name means “mouse.”
Biblical Usage
The Edomite Achbor was the father of Baal-hanan. Josiah’s official Achbor went with Hilkiah and other leaders to consult Huldah concerning the newly discovered book of the law; he is also called Abdon.
Historical Background
Another reference identifies Achbor as the father of Elnathan, who served under Jehoiakim. The sources present this identification as probable rather than certain.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49). (2.) One of Josiah’s officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12, 14). He is also called Abdon (2 Chr. 34:20).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(mouse).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ak'-bor (`akhbor, "mouse"):</p><p>(1) The father of Baal-hanan, who was the seventh of the eight kings who reigned in Edom before there were kings in Israel (Ge 36:38,39; 1Ch 1:49).</p><p>(2) The son of Micaiah (called in Chronicles Abdon the son of Micah) who went with Hilkiah the priest and other high officials, at the command of King Josiah, to consult Huldah the prophetess concerning the book that had been found (2Ki 22:12,14; 2Ch 34:20).</p><p>It may be presumed that this Achbor is also the man mentioned in Jer 26:22; 36:12, as the father of Elnathan, who went to Egypt for King Jehoiakim in order to procure the extradition of Uriah the prophet, and who protested against the burning of Baruch's roll.</p><p>Willis J. Beecher</p>