One of David's mighty men, an Arbathite
Abi-albon
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:31.
אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹןAbi-albon
אֲבִיאֵלAbiel
Also called Abiel.
The name means “most intelligent father.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Abi-albon Written by AI
Abi-albon, also called Abiel, is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:31 and 1 Chronicles 11:32. He is described as an Arbathite, indicating that he was from Beth-arabah, a town in the wilderness of Judah. As one of David's mighty men, Abi-albon would have been a skilled warrior who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to King David. The mighty men were an elite group of soldiers who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Father of strength; i.e., “valiant”, one of David’s body-guard of thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:31); called also Abiel (1 Chr. 11:32).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 23:31
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
- 1 Chronicles 11:32
Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.