Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abdi, a Levite, was the father of Kish and served during the reign of King Hezekiah.
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Abdi is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was the father of Kish, another Levite who participated in the purification of the temple ordered by Hezekiah. As part of Hezekiah's reforms, the Levites were tasked with cleansing the temple and restoring proper worship practices. Abdi's mention in this context suggests that he and his family played a role in supporting Hezekiah's religious reforms.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5660
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;
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