Abiram
Abiram, the firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, died when his father laid the foundation of Jericho.
The name Abiram means “high father; father of deceit”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 16:34; only referred to as Abiram (אֲבִירָם); son of Hiel; a brother of Segub.
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Alternative names
- אֲבִירָםAbiram
Mentions
- In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.