Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy
Abi-albon, also known as Abiel, was one of David's mighty men, an Arbathite.
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Also known as Abiel
Abi-albon, also called Abiel, is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2Sa.23.31 and 1Ch.11.32. He is described as an Arbathite, indicating that he was from Beth-arabah, a town in the wilderness of Judah. As one of David's mighty men, Abi-albon would have been a skilled warrior who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to King David. The mighty men were an elite group of soldiers who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom.
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Father of strength; i.e., “valiant”, one of David’s body-guard of thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:31); called also Abiel (1 Chr. 11:32).
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A'BI-AL'BON (father of strength, i. e. strong), one of David's warriors, 2 Sam 23:31; called Abiel. 1 Chr 11:32.
A'BI-AL'BON (father of strength, i. e. strong), one of David's warriors, 2 Sam 23:31; called Abiel. 1 Chr 11:32.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0045
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,
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