Abihail
Abihail, a descendant of Guni, was a leader of the tribe of Gad who lived in Gilead.
The name Abihail means “the father of strength”
MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:14; only referred to as Abihail (אֲבִיחַ֫יִל); a son of Huri; father of Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, Eber.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- אֲבִיחַ֫יִלAbihail
Mentions
- These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.