Son of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah
Abishur
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:28.
אֲבִישׁוּרAbishur
The name means “father of the wall; father of uprightness.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Abishur Written by AI
Abishur was a descendant of Judah, the son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1Chronicles 2. Abishur was the son of Shammai, who was the son of Onam, a descendant of Jerahmeel, one of the sons of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:28). Abishur married a woman named Abihail, and together they had two sons, Ahban and Molid (1 Chronicles 2:29). No further details are provided about Abishur's life or his role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of the tribe and demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous.
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 the wall; i.e., “mason”, one of the two sons of Shammai of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:28,29).
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
- 1 Chronicles 2:28
The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
- 1 Chronicles 2:29
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.