Abi-albon אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן
One of David's mighty men, an Arbathite
Who is Abi-albon in the Bible?
Abi-albon, also known as Abiel, was one of David's mighty men mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:31 and 1 Chronicles 11:32. He was an Arbathite, meaning he came from Beth-arabah, a town in the wilderness of Judah. As a member of David's elite group of warriors, Abi-albon represented the skilled and loyal soldiers who fought alongside the king and helped establish his kingdom. His inclusion in the list of David's mighty men indicates he was recognized for his exceptional bravery and military prowess during a formative period in Israel's history.
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
"Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:32
"Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן |
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיאֵל |
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