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Abimelech(2)
Abimelech in the Bible — son of Gideon (Jerubbaal) by a concubine in Shechem (JDG 8:31) who killed his brothers. Abimelech belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “father of the king”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Manasseh
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Abimelechproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲבִימֶלֶךְ
- Transliteration
- aviymelekh
- Meaning
- [my] father is king or [my] father is Molech
- Greek
- Αβιμελεχ
- Reference
- JDG 8:31
- Strong's
- H40
Notes
Killed his 70 brothers (JDG 9:5). Mortally wounded by a millstone dropped by a woman (JDG 9:53) but killed by his armor bearer for honor (JDG 9:54).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abimelech in the Bible?
Abimelech is described in the Bible as son of Gideon (Jerubbaal) by a concubine in Shechem (JDG 8:31) who killed his brothers. Abimelech belonged to the tribe of Manasseh.
What does the name Abimelech mean?
The name Abimelech means “father of the king” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.