Descendant of Shem, son of Joktan
Abimael
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 10:28.
אֲבִימָאֵלAbimael
The name means “a father sent from God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Joktan
- Brothers and sisters
- Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, Jobab
- People
- Early Patriarch
About Abimael Written by AI
Abimael is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 10 and 1Chronicles 1 as one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah (Genesis 10:28; 1 Chronicles 1:22). Joktan and his descendants, including Abimael, are listed as part of the Table of Nations, which records the spread of Noah's descendants after the Flood. The descendants of Joktan are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. However, no further information is provided about Abimael or his specific role in the biblical narrative. His mention in the genealogies serves to trace the lineage of the Semitic peoples and to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah that his descendants would spread throughout the earth after the Flood (Genesis 9:1).
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 Mael, one of the sons or descendants of Joktan, in Northern Arabia (Gen. 10:28; 1 Chr. 1:22).
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 10:28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
- 1 Chronicles 1:22
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.