Word Study

The meaning of אֲבִיטָל

Understanding ʼĂbîyṭâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H37
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אֲבִיטָל

Phoneticab-ee-tal'
TransliterationʼĂbîyṭâl
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Abital. - § Abital = "my father is (the) dew" - Abital, a wife of King David 1) a wife of David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 3:4

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

1 Chronicles 3:3

The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֲבִיטָל' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 3:4?