Lexical Definition
אֲבִיטוּב ʼĂbîyṭûwb (ab-ee-toob') Abitub N:N-M-P
from אָב and טוּב; father of goodness (i.e. good)
Abitub.
- § Abitub = "my father is good(ness)"
- Abitub, an Israelite
1) son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲבִיט֖וּב | Abitub | 1Chr.8.11 |
| Αβιτώβ | Abitub | LXX.1Chr.8.11 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.11
- son of: Shaharaim (שַׁחֲרַיִם) and Hushim (חוּשִׁים)
- brother of: Jobab (יוֹבָב), Zibia (צִבְיָא), Mesha (מֵישָׁא), Malcam (מַלְכָּם), Jeuz (יְעוּץ), Sachia (שׇׁבְיָה), Mirmah (מִרְמָה) and Elpaal (אֶלְפַּעַל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲבִיטוּב proper name, masculine (my father is goodness) son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite 1Chr 8:11.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:11 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shaharaim • Son of Shaharaim, a Benjaminite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abitub was a son of Shaharaim, a Benjaminite, and is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.11;
- only referred to as Abitub אֲבִיטוּב;
- son of Shaharaim שַׁחֲרַיִם and Hushim חוּשִׁים;
- a brother of Jobab יוֹבָב, Zibia צִבְיָא, Mesha מֵישָׁא, Malcam מַלְכָּם, Jeuz יְעוּץ, Sachia שׇׁבְיָה, Mirmah מִרְמָה and Elpaal אֶלְפַּעַל.
Abitub is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 8:11 as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and Abitub is listed among the children born to him in the land of Moab after he had sent away his previous wives.
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the descendants of Benjamin, providing insight into the growth and development of the tribe. However, no further details are given about Abitub's life, his role within the tribe, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him. His mention serves primarily to document the lineage of the Benjaminites.
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