achbor Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
achbor in Easton's Bible Dictionary
gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49). (2.) One of Josiah's officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12, 14). He is also called Abdon (2 Chr. 34:20).
achbor in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(mouse). 1. Father of Baalhanan king of Edom. #Ge 36:38,39; 1Ch 1:49| 2. Son of Michaiah, a contemporary of Josiah, #2Ki 22:12,14; Jer 26:22; 36:12| called ABDON in #2Ch 34:20| (B.C. 623.)
achbor in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ACH'BOR (mouse). 1. The father of Baal-hanan, king of the Edomites. Gen 36:38,Gen 36:39 ; 1 Chr 1:49. 1. An officer of Josiah, 2 Kgs 22:12,2 Kgs 22:14; Jer 26:22; Jer 36:12; called Abdon in 2 Chr 34:20.
achbor in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49. 2. Father of king Jehoiakim's ready tool in evil, Elnathan (Jeremiah 26:22-23); Achbor was, on the contrary, an instrument of good Josiah, to inquire the Lord's will from the prophetess Huldah. Called Abdon, the son of Micah, in 2 Chronicles 34:20-21. Goodness is not always hereditary.