Old Testament
Abiah
The wife of Hezron who gave birth to Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, in the genealogy of Judah.
Abiah is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as the wife of Hezron, a descendant of Judah. She is identified as the mother of Ashhur, who became the father of Tekoa. Her inclusion serves to trace the lineage of the tribe of Judah and the ancestral roots of the town of Tekoa.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:24
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:24
Where Abiah appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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