Bible Dictionary
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.
Definition
Abihud, meaning “father of renown,” “famous,” or “father of majesty,” is the name of a descendant of Benjamin through Bela. The same or a related name, Abiud, appears in the genealogy of Jesus as a descendant of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim.
Biblical Usage
Abihud is named in the Benjaminite genealogy as a son of Bela. Abiud is named in Matthew’s genealogy as a descendant of Zerubbabel. The supplied material also associates the genealogical name with Juda and Obadiah in other records.
Historical Background
Abihud is also called Ahihud in the surrounding Benjaminite genealogy. The form Abiud occurs in the genealogy recorded in Matthew.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father (i.e., “possessor”) of renown. (1.) One of the sons of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:3); called also Ahihud (ver. 7). (2.) A descendant of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim (Matt. 1:13, “Abiud”); called also Juda (Luke 3:26), and Obadiah (1 Chr. 3:21).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(father of renown, famous), son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:3)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-bi'-hud ('abhihudh, "father of majesty," or "my father is majesty," though some regard the second part as the proper name Judah): The son of Bela the oldest son of Benjamin (1Ch 8:3).</p>