Hillel
Hillel the Pirathonite, a father of judge Abdon of Israel, led the nation for ten years.
The name Hillel means “he that praises”
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Summary
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Judges 12:13; only referred to as Hillel (הִלֵּל); father of Abdon.
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Alternative names
- הִלֵּלHillel
Mentions
- After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, judged Israel.
- Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.