Abihail
Abihail was the father of Zuriel, who was the leader of the Merarite clan of the Levites during the wilderness wanderings.
The name Abihail means “the father of strength”
MaleEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Numbers 3:35; only referred to as Abihail (אֲבִיחַ֫יִל); father of Zuriel.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- אֲבִיחַ֫יִלAbihail
Mentions
- The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.