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Abimelech(3)
Abimelech in the Bible — son of Jerubbesheth (2SA 11:21). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “father of the king”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Abimelechproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲבִימֶלֶךְ
- Transliteration
- aviymelekh
- Meaning
- [my] father is king or [my] father is Molech
- Greek
- Αβιμελεχ
- Reference
- 2SA 11:21
- Strong's
- H40
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Jerubbesheth(2SA 11:21)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abimelech in the Bible?
Abimelech is described in the Bible as son of Jerubbesheth (2SA 11:21).
What does the name Abimelech mean?
The name Abimelech means “father of the king” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.