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Abijam

Abijam in the Bible — King of Judah, son of Rehoboam (1KI 14:31) [Abijah in 2CH 12:16]. Abijam belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.

Name meaning: father of the sea

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
5 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Abijamproper name
Hebrew
אֲבִיָּם
Transliteration
aviyam
Meaning
[my] father is Yam [the sea]
Greek
Αβιου
Reference
1KI 14:31
Strong's
H38
Abijahproper name
Hebrew
אֲבִיָּה
Transliteration
abiyah
Meaning
[my] father is y-h-v-h
Greek
Αβια
Reference
1CH 3:10
Strong's
H29

Family & Relationships (3)

son

Rehoboam(1KI 14:31)
Maacah(1KI 15:2)

father

Asa(1KI 15:8)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Abijam in the Bible?

Abijam is described in the Bible as King of Judah, son of Rehoboam (1KI 14:31) [Abijah in 2CH 12:16]. Abijam belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Abijam mean?

The name Abijam means “father of the sea” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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