Abdon עַבְדּוֹן

Male H5658H 1 book

A minor judge of Israel from Ephraim

Biography

Abdon, the son of Hillel the Pirathonite, is mentioned in Jdg.12.13-15 as a minor judge of Israel. He was from the tribe of Ephraim and succeeded Elon as a judge. Abdon judged Israel for eight years. He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, which was a sign of wealth and status in ancient Israel. Abdon died and was buried in Pirathon, located in the hill country of the Amalekites within the territory of Ephraim.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Judges 2 verses
  • Judges 12:13

    "After him, Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel."

  • Judges 12:15

    "Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עַבְדּוֹן H5658H