Bible Dictionary
Abi-albon
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.”
Definition
Abi-albon was an Arbathite and one of the heroes listed among David’s mighty men. He is also called Abiel the Arbathite. The proposed meaning “father of strength” or “valiant” is given as an inference, while the name’s meaning is otherwise described as uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Abi-albon is included among David’s listed heroes and associated with his bodyguard of mighty men. In another list he appears under the name Abiel the Arbathite.
Historical Background
Abi-albon was an Arbathite. He was presumably from Beth-arabah, though the supplied material presents this as a presumption rather than a certainty.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father of strength; i.e., “valiant”, one of David’s body-guard of thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:31); called also Abiel (1 Chr. 11:32).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ab-i-al'-bon, abi-al'-bon ('abhi `alebhon, meaning not known. Gesenius infers from the Arabic a stem which would give the meaning "father of strength," and this is at worst not quite so groundless as the conjectures which explain `alebhon as a textual misreading for 'el or ba`al): Abi-albon the Arbathite was one of David's listed heroes (2Sa 23:31), called Abiel the Arbathite in 1Ch 11:32. Presumably he was from Beth- arabah (Jos 15:6,61, 18:22).</p>