Abijah אֲבִיָּה

Male Tribe of Benjamin H0029K 1 book

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

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 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

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Named Hebrew אֲבִיָּה