Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abdiel, son of Guni, was a chief of a Gadite family during the time of Jotham, king of Judah.
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Abdiel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.15 as a leader of the tribe of Gad during the time of Jotham, king of Judah. He is described as the son of Guni and a chief of his father's house. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled east of the Jordan River. The mention of Abdiel in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles suggests that he was a significant figure among the Gadites and that his family held a prominent position within the tribe.
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Servant of God, (1 Chr. 5:15), a Gadite chief.
(the servant of God), son of Guni and father of Ahi, one of the Gadites who were settled in the land of Bashan, (1 Chronicles 5:15), in the days of Jotham king of Judah. (B.C. 758.)
AB'DIEL (servant of God), a chief of Gad. 1 Chr 5:15.
AB'DIEL (servant of God), a chief of Gad. 1 Chr 5:15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5661
Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.
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