Abishur אֲבִישׁוּר
Son of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah
Who is Abishur in the Bible?
Abishur was a descendant of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:28-29 as the son of Shammai and part of the lineage through Jerahmeel and Hezron. He married a woman named Abihail, and together they had two sons, Ahban and Molid. While the Bible provides no additional details about his personal life or accomplishments, Abishur's inclusion in the genealogical record of Judah serves an important purpose in demonstrating the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply and become numerous.
Biography
Abishur was a descendant of Judah, the son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2. Abishur was the son of Shammai, who was the son of Onam, a descendant of Jerahmeel, one of the sons of Hezron (1Ch.2.28).
Abishur married a woman named Abihail, and together they had two sons, Ahban and Molid (1Ch.2.29). No further details are provided about Abishur's life or his role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of the tribe and demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:28
"The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur."
- 1 Chronicles 2:29
"Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִישׁוּר |