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Abiel, also known as Jeiel, Ner, or Abigibeon (or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'), was the father of Kish and grandfather of King Saul.
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Abiel, also referred to as Jeiel, Ner, or Abigibeon (or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'), was a Benjaminite and the father of Kish, who was the father of King Saul, Israel's first king. In 1Sa.9.1, Abiel is mentioned as the father of Kish and is described as a mighty man of power. The genealogies in 1Chronicles 8 and 9 provide additional information about Abiel's family.
In 1Ch.8.33 and 1Ch.9.39, he is called Ner, while in 1Ch.8.29 and 1Ch.9.35, he is referred to as Jeiel and Abigibeon or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'. These variations in names suggest that he may have been known by multiple names or that there might have been some discrepancies in the genealogical records. Abiel's son Kish became the father of Saul, who was anointed as the first king of Israel by the prophet Samuel.
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Father (i.e., “possessor”) of God = “pious.” (1.) The son of Zeror and father of Ner, who was the grandfather of Saul (1 Sam. 14:51; 1 Chr. 8:33; 9:39). In 1 Sam. 9:1, he is called the “father,” probably meaning the grandfather, of Kish. (2.) An Arbathite, one of David’s warriors (1 Chr. 11:32); called also Abi-albon (2 Sam. 23:31).
(father of strength, i.e. strong).
ABI'EL (father of strength, i. e. strong). (1). The father of Kish and Ner. 1 Sam 9:1;1 Sam 14:51. (2). One of David's warriors. 1 Chr 11:32. See Abi-albon.
ABI'EL (father of strength, i. e. strong). (1). The father of Kish and Ner. 1 Sam 9:1;1 Sam 14:51. (2). One of David's warriors. 1 Chr 11:32. See Abi-albon.
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6 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0022
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.
Saulʼs father Kish and Abnerʼs father Ner were sons of Abiel.
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifeʼs name was Maacah,
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifeʼs name was Maacah.
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
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