Abijah
Abijah was one of the priests who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time and was also listed among the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile.
The name Abijah means “the Lord is my father”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 10:7; only referred to as Abijah (אֲבִיָּה).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֲבִיָּהAbijah
Mentions
- Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
- Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,
- …of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;