Abdi עַבְדִּי
A Levite during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Abdi in the Bible?
Abdi was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. He was the father of Kish, another Levite who participated in the purification of the temple ordered by Hezekiah. During Hezekiah's religious reforms, the Levites were tasked with cleansing the temple and restoring proper worship practices in Judah. Abdi's inclusion in the biblical record reflects his family's active role in supporting these important reforms and maintaining the spiritual renewal of God's house.
Biography
Abdi is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was the father of Kish, another Levite who participated in the purification of the temple ordered by Hezekiah. As part of Hezekiah's reforms, the Levites were tasked with cleansing the temple and restoring proper worship practices. Abdi's mention in this context suggests that he and his family played a role in supporting Hezekiah's religious reforms.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַבְדִּי |