Abi-albon אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן
One of David's mighty men, an Arbathite
Biography
Abi-albon, also called Abiel, is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2Sa.23.31 and 1Ch.11.32. He is described as an Arbathite, indicating that he was from Beth-arabah, a town in the wilderness of Judah. As one of David's mighty men, Abi-albon would have been a skilled warrior who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to King David. The mighty men were an elite group of soldiers who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom.
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:31
"Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:32
"Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן | H0045 |
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיאֵל | H0022H |
Abi-albon
which explain `alebhon as a textual misreading for 'el or ba`al): Abi-albon the Arbathite was one of David's listed heroes (2Sa 23:31), called Abiel the Arbathite in 1Ch 11:32. Presumably he was from Beth- arabah (Jos 15:6,61, 18:22).
a-bi'-a, a-bi'-ah: Variants for ABIJAH; which see.
a-bi'-a-saf, ab-i-a'-saf ('abhi-'acaph, "my father has gathered"): A descendant of Ko