Abitub אֲבִיטוּב
Son of Shaharaim, a Benjaminite
Who is Abitub in the Bible?
Abitub was a son of Shaharaim, a Benjaminite whose genealogy is recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:11. He was born to Shaharaim and one of his wives in the land of Moab, after Shaharaim had sent away his earlier wives, Hushim and Baara. Beyond his inclusion in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin, no other details about Abitub's life or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His mention in the biblical genealogy serves to document the lineage and descendants of the tribe of Benjamin during the period following the Israelites' early settlement.
Biography
Abitub is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.8.11 as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and Abitub is listed among the children born to him in the land of Moab after he had sent away his previous wives.
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the descendants of Benjamin, providing insight into the growth and development of the tribe. However, no further details are given about Abitub's life, his role within the tribe, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him. His mention serves primarily to document the lineage of the Benjaminites.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zibia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Malcam Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Jeuz Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Sachia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mirmah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
- Elpaal Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite, son of Shaharaim.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:11
"He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיטוּב |