abi-el Summary and Overview
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abi-el in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(father of strength, i.e. strong). 1. Father of Kish, and consequently grandfather of Saul, #1Sa 9:1| as well as of Abner, Saul's commander-in-chief. #1Sa 14:51| (B.C. 1093-1055.) 2. One of David's mighty men. #1Ch 11:32| In #2Sa 23:31| he is called ABI-ALBON. (B.C. 1053.)