Ahban אַחְבָן
Son of Abishur, from the tribe of Judah
Who is Ahban in the Bible?
Ahban was the son of Abishur and his wife Abihail, belonging to the tribe of Judah and appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:29. He had a brother named Molid, and together they represented a line of descent within Judah's family tree. Beyond his mention in this genealogy, no other details about Ahban's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical account demonstrates the biblical practice of documenting family lines to establish tribal heritage and inheritance rights among the people of Judah.
Biography
Ahban is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah. He was the son of Abishur and his wife Abihail. Ahban had a brother named Molid. No further information about Ahban's life or role is provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.2.29).
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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 | אַחְבָן |