Abdiel עַבְדִּיאֵל
A Gadite leader
Biography
Abdiel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.15 as a leader of the tribe of Gad during the time of Jotham, king of Judah. He is described as the son of Guni and a chief of his father's house. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled east of the Jordan River. The mention of Abdiel in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles suggests that he was a significant figure among the Gadites and that his family held a prominent position within the tribe.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:15
"Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers’ houses."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַבְדִּיאֵל | H5661 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Abdiel
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(1) A judge of Israel for eight years (Jud 12:13-15). The account says that he was the son of Hillel the Pirathonit