Abdon

Abdon in Wikipedia

Abdon (Judges), the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, the tenth judge of Israel; also probably Bedan The son of Micah, one of those whom Josiah sent to the prophetess Huldah; aka Achbor...

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Abdon in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

ab'-don (`abhdon, perhaps "service"; Abdon): (1) A judge of Israel for eight years (Jdg 12:13-15). The account says that he was the son of Hillel the Pirathonite, and that he was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim. No mention is made of great public services rendered by him, but it is said that he had seventy well-mounted sons and ...

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Abdon in Naves Topical Bible

1. A judge of Israel, in the time of the judges Jud 12:13-15 -2. A Levitical city Jos 21:30; 1Ch 6:74 -3. A Benjamite chief 1Ch 8:23 See ACHBOR -4. Son of Gibeon 1Ch 8:30; 9:36 -5. Son of Micah 2Ch 34:20 Also called ACHBOR 2Ki 22:12...

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Abdon in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(servile). 1. A judge of Israel, Jud 12:13,15 perhaps the same person as Bedan, in 1Sa 12:11 (B.C. 1233-1225). 2. Son of Shashak. 1Ch 8:23 3. First-born son of Jehiel, son of Gideon. 1Ch 8:30; 9:35,36). 4. Son of Micah, a contemporary of Josiah, 2Ch 34:20 called Achbor in 2Ki 22:12 (B.C. 628.) 5. A city in the tribe if Asher, given to the ...

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Abdon in Easton's Bible Dictionary

servile. (1.) The son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, the tenth judge of Israel (Judg. 12:13-15). He is probably the Bedan of 1 Sam. 12:11. (2.) The first-born of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36). (3.) The son of Micah, one of those whom Josiah sent to the prophetess Huldah to ascertain from her the meaning of the recently ...

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Abdon in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. The tenth judge of Israel (Judges 12:13; Judges 12:15), probably the same as Bedan, 1 Samuel 12:11; for the Phoenicians often omitted the 'Ayin ( ? ). Son of Hillel, of the tribe of Ephraim. He succeeded Elon, and judged Israel eight years. His rule was a peaceful one, since no oppression of Israel during his time is mentioned. The record t...

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Abdon in Hitchcock's Bible Names

servant; cloud of judgment...

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Abdon Scripture - Joshua 21:30

And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,...

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Abdon Scripture - 1 Chronicles 6:74

And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs,...

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Abdon Scripture - 2 Chronicles 34:20

And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying,...

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