Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahban was the son of Abishur, a descendant of Judah.
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Ahban is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah. He was the son of Abishur and his wife Abihail. Ahban had a brother named Molid. No further information about Ahban's life or role is provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.2.29).
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(brother of the wise, discreet), son of Abishur by his wife Abihail. (1 Chronicles 2:29) He was of the tribe of Judah.
AH'BAN (brother of the wise), a descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:29.
AH'BAN (brother of the wise), a descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:29.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0257
Abishurʼs wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.
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