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Abdon, the son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') and brother of Ner, was a member of the Israelite community in Gibeon.
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Abdon is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1Ch.8.30 and 1Ch.9.36. He was the son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), who is described as the "father of Gibeon," suggesting that he was the founder or a prominent figure in the Israelite community in Gibeon. Abdon is listed as a brother of Ner, who was the grandfather of King Saul. This places Abdon within the extended family of Saul, although his exact relationship to the king is not specified.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5658
and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
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