Old Testament
Hillel
A Pirathonite and the father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel.
Hillel is identified in the book of Judges solely as the father of Abdon, who served as a judge over Israel for eight years. His mention provides genealogical context for his son, who was a leader from the hill country of Ephraim. The text offers no further details regarding his life or personal deeds.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Judges 12:13
- Last appears
- Judges 12:15
Where Hillel appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Manoah14 versesA Danite from Zorah who was the father of Samson and received instructions from the Angel of the Lord.
- Delilah6 versesA Philistine woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistine lords by discovering the secret of his strength.
- Samson38 versesA Nazirite judge of Israel empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver his people from Philistine oppression.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
- Deborah10 versesA prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory over the Canaanite forces of Sisera.
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