Bible Figure

Abishur

Male • Old Testament
male human biblical figure in 1 Chronicles 2:28, son of Shammai, brother of Nadab
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Abishur was a descendant of Judah in the Jerahmeelite genealogy and the husband of Abihail.
Abishur

Biography

First Chronicles 2 places Abishur in the descendants of Jerahmeel, within the tribe of Judah. He was a son of Shammai, and his wife was named Abihail. Their sons were Ahban and Molid. Scripture records no narrative events or additional information about his life.

Biblical Significance

Abishur's importance is genealogical within the Chronicler's record of Judah's families. No independent biography is preserved.