Abida אֲבִידָע
Son of Midian, grandson of Abraham
Who is Abida in the Bible?
Abida was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through Abraham's concubine Keturah, as recorded in Genesis 25:4 and 1 Chronicles 1:33. He is mentioned only in the genealogical records of Abraham's descendants, with no biblical narrative detailing his personal life or accomplishments. Abida's primary significance lies in establishing the lineage of the Midianites, the nomadic people named after his father Midian who would later appear throughout biblical history as neighbors and sometimes adversaries of Israel. Though Abida himself fades from the biblical record after these genealogical mentions, his line represents one of Abraham's many offspring through his marriage to Keturah following Sarah's death.
Biography
Abida is mentioned in the genealogies of Abraham's descendants through his concubine Keturah. He was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen.25.4; 1Ch.1.33). The Midianites, named after Abida's father, are later mentioned in the Bible as a nomadic people living in the region near Canaan. However, no further information is provided about Abida himself or his specific role within the Midianite clan.
Family
Siblings
- Ephah Tribe of Judah(?)From Judah(?)Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons.View full profile →
- Epher Tribe of Judah(?)Son of EzrahSon of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- Hanoch SinaiSon of MidianA son of Midian, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Eldaah SinaiSon of MidianSon of Midian, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:4
"The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:33
"The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִידָע |