Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abdon was a son of Shashak and a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
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Abdon is listed in 1Ch.8.23 as one of the sons of Shashak, a descendant of Benjamin. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, which is given in the early chapters of 1 Chronicles. The genealogy traces the lineage of King Saul, who was from the tribe of Benjamin. Abdon's mention in this context suggests that he was part of the extended family of Saul, although his exact relationship to the king is not specified.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5658
Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
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