Bible Dictionary
Ahban
Ahban was a son of Abishur and Abihail, belonging to the tribe of Judah.
Definition
Ahban was a son of Abishur and his wife Abihail. He belonged to the tribe of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Ahban appears in the genealogy of Judah.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “brother of the wise” or “brother of an intelligent one.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brother of the wise, discreet), son of Abishur by his wife Abihail. (1 Chronicles 2:29) He was of the tribe of Judah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-ban ('achban, "brother of an intelligent one"(?) Achbar): The son of Abishur of the tribe of Judah (1Ch 2:29).</p>