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Abijah(5)
Abijah in the Bible — eighth-chosen priest for the twenty-four courses (1CH 24:10). Abijah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the Lord is my father”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Abijahproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲבִיָּה
- Transliteration
- abiyah
- Meaning
- [my] father is y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Αβια
- Reference
- 1CH 24:10
- Strong's
- H29
Notes
In the line of Ithamar (1CH 24:6, 10). *NOT Abijah_1, the son of Samuel, who was in the line of Korah
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abijah in the Bible?
Abijah is described in the Bible as eighth-chosen priest for the twenty-four courses (1CH 24:10). Abijah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Abijah mean?
The name Abijah means “the Lord is my father” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.