Bible Dictionary
Abijah
Abijah is the name of several Old Testament people, including Samuel’s son, a priestly family head, kings of Judah and Israel, and the mother of Hezekiah. The name means “the LORD is father.”
Biblical Usage
The name Abijah includes Samuel’s son, whose conduct as a judge contributed to Israel’s demand for a king; the son of Jeroboam, in whom some good thing toward the Lord was found; and the son of Rehoboam, who became king of Judah and is also called Abijam. It also identifies the priestly course associated with Zacharias and the mother of Hezekiah.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 7:8
1 Chronicles 2:24
1 Samuel 8:2
1 Chronicles 6:28
1 Chronicles 24:10
Ezra 2:36-39
Nehemiah 7:39-42
Nehemiah 12:1
1 Chronicles 3:10
1 Kings 14:31
1 Kings 15:1-8
2 Chronicles 12:16
2 Chronicles 13:1
2 Chronicles 13:2
2 Chronicles 13:5-12
1 Kings 15:3
2 Chronicles 11:20-22
1 Kings 15:2
2 Samuel 14:27
1 Kings 14:1-18
2 Chronicles 29:1
Isaiah 8:2
2 Kings 18:2