Son of Midian, grandson of Abraham
Abida
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 25:4.
אֲבִידָעAbida
- Father
- Midian
- People
- Sinai
About Abida Written by AI
Abida is mentioned in the genealogies of Abraham's descendants through his concubine Keturah. He was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham and Keturah (Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33). The Midianites, named after Abida's father, are later mentioned in the Bible as a nomadic people living in the region near Canaan. However, no further information is provided about Abida himself or his specific role within the Midianite clan.
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
Or Abi’dah, father of knowledge; knowing, one of the five sons of Midian, who was the son of Abraham by Keturah (1 Chr. 1:33), and apparently the chief of an Arab tribe.
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
- Genesis 25:4
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
- 1 Chronicles 1:33
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.