Lexical Definition
אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן ʼĂbîy-ʻalbôwn (ab-ee-al-bone') Abi-albon N:N-M-P
from אָב and an unused root of uncertain derivation; probably, father of strength (i.e. valiant)
Abialbon.
- § Abialbon = "El (God) is my father"
- Abialbon, an Israelite
1) one of David's mighty men (hero)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַלְבוֹן֙ | Albon | 2Sam.23.31 |
| אֲבִֽי | Abi- | 2Sam.23.31 |
| Αβί Αλβών | Abi-albon | LXX.2Sam.23.31 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.31
- Also named: a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" אֲבִיאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲבִיעַֿלְבוֺן proper name, masculine a hero of David 2Sam 23:31 read אֲבִיאֵל so ᵐ5 1Chr 11:32, compare DrS (WeS אביבֿעל (see below אביאל); otherwise KloS.
עַלְבּוֺן only in אֲבִיעַֿלְבּוֺן q. v. above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:31 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:32 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, an Arbathite
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Abi-albon, also known as Abiel, was one of David's mighty men, an Arbathite.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.31;
- referred to as Abi-albon אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן, or Abiel אֲבִיאֵל.
Abi-albon, also called Abiel, is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:31 and 1 Chronicles 11:32. He is described as an Arbathite, indicating that he was from Beth-arabah, a town in the wilderness of Judah. As one of David's mighty men, Abi-albon would have been a skilled warrior who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to King David. The mighty men were an elite group of soldiers who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom.
All entries for Abi-albon or Abiel: אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן ☩ אֲבִיאֵל