Abdon עַבְדּוֹן
Son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from Gibeon
Who is Abdon in the Bible?
Abdon was a member of the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:30 and 9:36. He was the son of Abiel, also called Jeiel, who is identified as "the father of Gibeon" and apparently founded or led that Israelite community. Abdon's brother was Ner, who became the grandfather of King Saul, making Abdon part of the extended family that would produce Israel's first king. Though Abdon appears only in genealogical records, his placement in these family lines illustrates the interconnected kinship networks of Benjamin's leading families during the period of the judges and early monarchy.
Biography
Abdon is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1Ch.8.30 and 1Ch.9.36. He was the son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), who is described as the "father of Gibeon," suggesting that he was the founder or a prominent figure in the Israelite community in Gibeon. Abdon is listed as a brother of Ner, who was the grandfather of King Saul. This places Abdon within the extended family of Saul, although his exact relationship to the king is not specified.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:30
"and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:36
"Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַבְדּוֹן |