Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abiram, the firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, died when his father laid the foundation of Jericho.
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Abiram was the firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, who lived during the reign of King Ahab of Israel. When Hiel rebuilt the city of Jericho, he laid the foundation at the cost of Abiram's life (1Ki.16.34). This fulfilled the prophecy spoken by Joshua after the conquest of Jericho, stating that whoever rebuilt the city would do so at the cost of his firstborn son (Jos.6.26).
The death of Abiram as a consequence of his father's actions serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands and the seriousness of disregarding His warnings. It also highlights the enduring nature of God's word and the certainty of His judgments.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0048
In Ahabʼs days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.
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