Bible Dictionary
Arbathite
An Arbathite was a native of the Arabah, or possibly Beth-arabah. Abi-albon, also called Abiel, one of David’s mighty men, was known by this designation.
Definition
An Arbathite was a person from the Arabah or possibly Beth-arabah. The designation was applied to Abi-albon, also called Abiel, one of David’s mighty men.
Biblical Usage
Abi-albon the Arbathite is listed among David’s heroes in 2 Samuel 23:31 and 1 Chronicles 11:32.
Historical Background
The exact place intended by the designation is uncertain; it may refer to the Arabah or to Beth-arabah in the wilderness of Judah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A name given to Abi-albon, or, as elsewhere called, Abiel, one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chr. 11:32), probably as being an inhabitant of Arabah (Josh. 15:61), a town in the wilderness of Judah.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a native of the Arabah or Ghor . [Arabah] Abi-albon the Arbathite was one of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:31; 1 Chronicles 11:32)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar'-bath-it (ha-`arbhathi): Perhaps "a native of the Arabah." Klostermann suggests "a native of Beth-arabah." The Arbathite is Abi-albon (2Sa 23:31), also named Abiel (1Ch 11:32), one of David's heroes.</p>