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Abiel

Abiel in the Bible — (grand?)father of Kish (1SA 9:1), (great?) grandfather of King Saul. Abiel belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: God my father

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Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Abielproper name
Hebrew
אֲבִיאֵל
Transliteration
aviyel
Meaning
[my] father is G-d [El]
Greek
Αβιηλ
Reference
1SA 9:1
Strong's
H22

Family & Relationships (3)

grandfather

Kish(1SA 9:1)

son

Zeror(1SA 9:1)

father

Ner(1SA 14:51)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Abiel in the Bible?

Abiel is described in the Bible as (grand?)father of Kish (1SA 9:1), (great?) grandfather of King Saul. Abiel belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

What does the name Abiel mean?

The name Abiel means “God my father” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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