Bible Dictionary
Hillel
Hillel was a man of Pirathon in Ephraim and the father of Abdon, one of Israel’s judges.
Definition
Hillel was a man of Pirathon in the hill country of Ephraim and the father of Abdon, one of Israel’s judges. His name means “praise” or “he greatly praised.”
Biblical Usage
Hillel is mentioned in Judges 12:13 and 12:15 as the father of Abdon. Scripture gives no further account of his actions or office.
Historical Background
Hillel was a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim. The supplied material offers no additional historical details about his life.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Praising, a Pirathonite, father of the judge Abdon (Judg. 12:13, 15).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(praise), a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel. (Judges 12:13,15)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hil'-el (hillel, "he greatly praised"; Septuagint Ellel): An inhabitant of Pirathon in the hill country of Ephraim, and father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel (Jud 12:13,15).</p>