Abiud Ἀβιούδ
Son of Zerubbabel, ancestor of Jesus
Who is Abiud in the Bible?
Abiud was the son of Zerubbabel and appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:13). Zerubbabel was a prominent post-exilic Jewish leader who returned from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple. In Matthew's genealogy, Abiud is listed as the father of Eliakim and serves as an ancestor of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Although Abiud is mentioned nowhere else in Scripture, his place in the genealogical line is significant because it demonstrates Jesus' royal descent through the lineage of Judah's kings and his fulfillment of messianic prophecies concerning the promised Messiah's lineage.
Biography
Abiud is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Mat.1.13). He was the son of Zerubbabel, a prominent figure in the post-exilic period who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple (Ezr.2.2; Hag.1.1).
In the genealogy, Abiud is listed as the father of Eliakim and is an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The genealogy in Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through the kings of Judah, highlighting His royal descent and His fulfillment of the messianic prophecies.
Apart from his mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Abiud's life, his role in the community, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to emphasize the continuity of God's plan of redemption throughout Israel's history.
Family
Siblings
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.View full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- Hashubah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Ohel Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Berechiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of David through ZerubbabelView full profile →
- Hasadiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Jushab-hesed Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King JehoiachinView full profile →
In Scripture
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- Matthew 1:13
"Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἀβιούδ | Abioúd | Abihud, an Israelite |