A
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”
Profile
- 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
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.