Men in the Bible

The Bible is an historic record of real people. Learn who's who, their relationships, and the meaning of their names.

There are many great men throughout the pages of the Bible. The Bible has stories of military heroes, prophets, preachers and kings who have followed God and given us good examples to follow. While there are many minor characters mentioned in the Bible who are good role models, there are also villians and traitors.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Abinadab

Father of nobleness; i.e., "noble."

1. A Levite of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark of the covenant was deposited after having been brought back from the land of the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:1). It remained there twenty years, till it was at length removed by David (1 Samuel 7:1, 2; 1 Chronicles 13:7).

2. The second of the eight sons of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:8). He was with Saul in the campaign against the Philistines in which Goliath was slain (1 Samuel 17:13).

3. One of Saul's sons, who peristed with his father in the battle of Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:2; 1 Chronicles 10:2).

4. One of Solomon's officers, who "provided victuals for the king and his household." He presided, for this purpose, over the district of Dor (1 Kings 4:11).

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Hitchcock's Names Dictionary

Abinadab

father of a vow, or of willingness

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Naves Topical Index

Abinadab

1. A Levite, in whose house the ark of God rested twenty years
1 Samuel 7:1-2; 2 Samuel 6:3-4; 1 Chronicles 13:7

2. Son of Jesse
1 Samuel 16:8; 1 Samuel 17:13

3. Called Ishui, son of Saul
1 Samuel 14:49; 1 Samuel 31:2

4. Father of one of Solomon's purveyors, called Ben-abinadab
1 Kings 4:11

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Smith's Bible Dictionary

Abinadab

1. A Levite, a native of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark remained 20 years. (1 Samuel 7:1,2; 1 Chronicles 13:7) (B.C. 1124.)
2. Second son of Jesse, who followed Saul to his war against the Philistines, (1 Samuel 16:8; 17:13) (B.C. 1063.)
3. A son of Saul, who was slain with his brothers at the fatal battle on Mount Gilboa. (1 Samuel 31:2) (B.C. 1053.)
4. Father of one of the twelve chief officers of Solomon. (1 Kings 4:11) (B.C. before 1014.)

Bible Usage:

• Abinadabused 13 times.

• First Reference: 1 Samuel 7:1
• Last Reference: 1 Chronicles 13:7

Dictionaries:

• Included in Eastons:Yes
• Included in Hitchcocks:Yes
• Included in Naves:Yes
• Included in Smiths:Yes
• Included in Websters:No
• Included in Strongs:Yes
• Included in Thayers:No
• Included in BDB:Yes

Strongs Concordance:

• H1125 Used 1 time
• H41 Used 12 times

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