Abijah אֲבִיָּה
Son of Becher, a Benjaminite
Who is Abijah in the Bible?
Abijah was a son of Becher and a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:8. He appears in the tribal lineage of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, though no specific deeds or events are recorded about him in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the biblical importance of preserving tribal ancestry and demonstrates how the tribe of Benjamin maintained its identity through carefully documented family lines.
Biography
Abijah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.8 as one of the sons of Becher, who was a son of Benjamin. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which traces the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Family
Siblings
- Zemirah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Joash MaleDavid's warriorA Benjaminite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Eliezer MaleA priest who blew trumpets before the ark.View full profile →
- Elioenai Tribe of JudahSon of NeariahA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- Omri MaleSon of MichaelChief of the tribe of IssacharView full profile →
- Jeremoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Anathoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Alemeth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:8
"The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיָּה |