Abidan
Abidan son of Gideoni was the leader, or prince, of the tribe of Benjamin during Israel’s wilderness journey. He represented Benjamin at the census and in offerings connected with the tabernacle.
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ABIDE
To remain, dwell, stay, endure, or continue. In the New Testament, believers are especially called to abide in Christ and in his teaching.
Abieezer
Abieezer is used of several men, including a descendant of Manasseh from whose family Gideon came, a warrior of David, and a leader of Dan in the wilderness lists.
Abiel
Abiel was the father or grandfather of Saul and the father of Ner, who was associated with Saul’s commander Abner. The name is also used for one of David’s warriors, called Abi-albon.
Abiel Or Abiel
Abiel is a personal name meaning “father of strength” or “strong.” It is associated with the name Abiel in the Old Testament.
Abiezer
Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh and head of a family settled west of the Jordan. Gideon belonged to this family; the name also identifies one of David’s mighty men.
Abiezrite
An Abiezrite was a descendant or member of the family of Abiezer. Gideon and his clan were known by this designation.
Abigail
Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal, whom she later outlived and then married David. The name also belongs to David’s sister, who was the mother of Amasa.
Abihail
Abihail is the name of several Old Testament persons, including a Levite, members of the tribes of Judah and Gad, a woman connected with Rehoboam’s family, and the father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai.
Abihu
Abihu was the second son of Aaron and was consecrated to the priesthood. He and his brother Nadab died before the Lord after offering unauthorized fire.
Abihud
Abihud was a son of Bela and a descendant of Benjamin. The name is also associated with Abiud, a descendant of Zerubbabel listed in the genealogy of Jesus.
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.”
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