Abishur
Abishur, the son of Shammai, was a descendant of Judah; he married Abihail, and they had two sons, Ahban and Molid.
The name Abishur means “father of the wall; father of uprightness”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:28; only referred to as Abishur (אֲבִישׁוּר); son of Shammai; a brother of Nadab; husband of Abihail; father of Ahban and Molid.
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Alternative names
- אֲבִישׁוּרAbishur
Mentions
- The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
- Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.