Both Testaments · Major figure
Abijah
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel, a king of Judah, and a priestly division.
The name Abijah refers to multiple individuals, most notably the son of Samuel who served as a judge, and the son of Rehoboam who reigned as king of Judah. The king is remembered for his war against Jeroboam and his reliance on the Lord during battle. Additionally, the name identifies a priestly division in the temple service, which is the context for the father of John the Baptist, Zechariah.
In the text
- Verses
- 26
- Books
- 7
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 8:2
- Last appears
- Luke 1:5
Where Abijah appears
26 verses · 12 chaptersIn the same books
- Boaz24 versesA wealthy landowner in Bethlehem who acted as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, becoming an ancestor of King David.
- Rehoboam42 versesThe son of Solomon whose harsh leadership led to the division of the united kingdom of Israel.
- Jeroham7 versesA name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Elkanah and various priests.
- Asa46 versesThe third king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sought the Lord during his early reign.
- Joel16 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
- Hanani11 versesA prophet who rebuked King Asa and a leader who helped oversee Jerusalem's wall dedication.
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