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Abida was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah.
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Abida is mentioned in the genealogies of Abraham's descendants through his concubine Keturah. He was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen.25.4; 1Ch.1.33). The Midianites, named after Abida's father, are later mentioned in the Bible as a nomadic people living in the region near Canaan. However, no further information is provided about Abida himself or his specific role within the Midianite clan.
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Or Abi’dah, father of knowledge; knowing, one of the five sons of Midian, who was the son of Abraham by Keturah (1 Chr. 1:33), and apparently the chief of an Arab tribe.
(father of knowledge), a son of Midian. (Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33)
ABI'DA, or ABI'DAH (father of knowledge, i. e. wise), a son of Midian. Gen 25:4; 1 Chr 1:33.
ABI'DA, or ABI'DAH (father of knowledge, i. e. wise), a son of Midian. Gen 25:4; 1 Chr 1:33.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0028
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturahʼs sons.
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