Abihail אֲבִיחַ֫יִל
A Gadite leader from Gilead
Biography
Abihail is mentioned in 1Ch.5.14 as a leader of the tribe of Gad. He is described as the son of Huri and a descendant of Guni. The Gadites lived in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. As a tribal leader, Abihail would have had a prominent role in the affairs of the Gadites, but no specific details about his leadership or accomplishments are provided in the text. His mention in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and leadership within the tribe of Gad.
Family
Offspring
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Sheba Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- Jorai Tribe of GadSon of AbihailA chief of the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Jacan Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of Jotham.View full profile →
- Zia Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite clan leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- Eber Tribe of GadSon of AbihailA Gadite chief during the reign of JothamView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:14
"These were the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיחַ֫יִל | H0032I |