Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Abi
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abi was the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. Her name is also recorded in variant forms such as Abia, Abiah, and Abijah.
Abi-albon
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abi-albon, called Abiel in another list, was an Arbathite and one of the mighty men in David’s bodyguard. His name is traditionally understood as meaning “father of strength” or “valiant.”
Abia
People & Groups • Both
Abia is the Greek form of Abijah or Abijam and means “my father is the Lord.” The name also identifies the head of the eighth priestly course established for service at the altar.
Abia, Abiah, Or Abijah
People & Groups • Both
Abia, Abiah, and Abijah are variant forms of the same biblical name; Abia is also related to the form Abijam. These forms occur in genealogical and priestly contexts.
Abia, Course Of
Worship & Prayer • Both
The course of Abia was the eighth of the twenty-four priestly divisions assigned to serve at the altar. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, belonged to this course.
Abiaibon
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abiaibon, meaning “father of strength,” is another form of Abiel. He was one of David’s listed warriors and mighty men.
Abiasaph
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abiasaph was a descendant of Kohath, son of Levi, and a member of the family of Korah. He is also called Ebisaph and is associated with the Korahite line of Levites.
Abiathar
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abiathar was a priest who escaped Saul’s slaughter of the priests at Nob and joined David, serving with him during his reign. He later supported Adonijah’s claim to the throne and was removed from the priesthood by Solomon.
Abib
Festivals & Holy Days • Old Testament
Abib means “young ear” and describes the month when the barley was newly ripened. It was the first month of Israel’s religious year and was later called Nisan.
Abida
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abida was a son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through Keturah. He appears among the ancestors of peoples associated with Arabia.
Abida, Or Abidah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Abida, or Abidah, was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through Keturah.
ABIDAH
People & Groups • Old Testament
The King James form of Abida, a son of Abraham by Keturah.
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