Son of Zerubbabel, ancestor of Jesus
Abiud
Named in 1 verse of Matthew, first in Matthew 1:13.
ἈβιούδAbiud
The name means “father of praise.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Zerubbabel
- Brothers and sisters
- Meshullam, Hananiah, Shelomith, Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed
- Children
- Eliakim
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Abiud Written by AI
Abiud is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:13). He was the son of Zerubbabel, a prominent figure in the post-exilic period who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 2:2; Haggai 1:1). In the genealogy, Abiud is listed as the father of Eliakim and is an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The genealogy in Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through the kings of Judah, highlighting His royal descent and His fulfillment of the messianic prophecies. Apart from his mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Abiud's life, his role in the community, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to emphasize the continuity of God's plan of redemption throughout Israel's history.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Matthew 1:13
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.