Father of Zuriel, a Levite leader
Abihail
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 3:35.
אֲבִיחַ֫יִלAbihail
The name means “the father of strength.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Zuriel
About Abihail Written by AI
Abihail is mentioned in Numbers 3:35 as the father of Zuriel, who was the leader of the Merarite clan during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, alongside the Gershonites and the Kohathites. As the leader of the Merarites, Zuriel was responsible for overseeing the transportation and setup of the tabernacle's framework, including the boards, bars, pillars, and sockets (Numbers 3:36 to 37). The Merarites were under the overall leadership of Ithamar, one of Aaron's sons. No additional information is provided about Abihail himself in the biblical text, apart from being the father of Zuriel. His mention serves to identify Zuriel's lineage and his role within the Levitical clan structure.
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
This entry is on the name Abihail, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Father of might. (1.) Num. 3:35. (2.) 1 Chr. 2:29. (3.) 1 Chr. 5:14.
(4.) The second wife of King Rehoboam (2 Chr. 11:18), a descendant of Eliab, David’s eldest brother.
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(5.) The father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai (Esther 2:15).
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
- Numbers 3:35
The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.