Abdi is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals. The name "Abdi" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my servant" or "servant of Yahweh." The name reflects a common theme in Hebrew culture, emphasizing servitude and dedication to God.

1. Abdi, the Levite of the Line of Merari: Abdi is mentioned as a Levite of the family of Merari. In 1 Chronicles 6:44 , he is listed among the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple. The verse states: "On the left were their kinsmen: Merari, Ethan son of Kishi, son of Abdi, son of Malluch." This lineage places Abdi within the Levitical priesthood, specifically among those responsible for the service and maintenance of the temple.

2. Abdi, the Father of Kish: Another mention of Abdi is found in 2 Chronicles 29:12 , where he is identified as the father of Kish. This Abdi is part of the narrative concerning the reforms of King Hezekiah, who sought to purify the temple and restore proper worship practices. The verse reads: "Then the Levites set to work: from the Kohathites, Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah; from the Merarites, Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites, Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah." This passage highlights Abdi's connection to the religious reforms and the purification efforts led by the Levites.

3. Abdi, the Ancestor of a Returnee from Exile: In the post-exilic period, another Abdi is mentioned in the context of those who returned from Babylonian captivity. Ezra 10:26 lists him among those who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law. The verse states: "From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah." This Abdi is part of the narrative where Ezra calls the people to repentance and to separate from their foreign wives to restore covenant faithfulness.

The name Abdi, though not frequently mentioned, is associated with individuals who played roles in the religious life of Israel, whether in the service of the temple, participation in religious reforms, or the post-exilic restoration of the community. Each mention of Abdi reflects a connection to the Levitical duties and the ongoing efforts to maintain or restore the purity of worship in Israel.Abdi

my servant

Abdi

(my servant).

1. A Merarite, and ancestor of Ethan the singer. (1 Chronicles 6:44) (B.C. before 1015.)
2. The father of Kish, a Merarite, in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29:12) (B.C. before 736.)
3. One of the Bene-Elam in the time of Ezra, who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:26) (B.C. 659.)

My servant.

(1.) 1 Chronicles 6:44.

(2.) 2 Chronicles 29:12.

(3.) Ezra 10:26.

ABDI

ab'-di (`abhdi, probably by abbreviation "servant of Yahweh"):

(1) A Levite, father of Kishi and grandfather of King David's singer Ethan (1 Chronicles 6:44; compare 1 Chronicles 15:17). This makes Abdi a contemporary of Saul the king.

(2) A Levite, father of the Kish who was in service at the beginning of the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:12). Some mistakenly identify this Abdi with the former.

(3) A man who in Ezra's time had married a foreign wife (Ezra 10:26). Not a Levite, but "of the sons of Elam."

5660. Abdi -- two Israelites
... 5659, 5660. Abdi. 5661 . two Israelites. Transliteration: Abdi Phonetic Spelling:
(ab-dee') Short Definition: Abdi. ... NASB Word Usage Abdi (3). Abdi. ...
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The Old Testament and Archeology
... letters. From the standpoint of Old Testament study, six letters written by
Abdi-hiba, Governor of Jerusalem, are of special interest. ...
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Of the Three Woe Trumpets.
... of the Universe, who is denominated Abuda by the Chaldeans and Syrians, and is
distinguished also by the Arabians themselves by the epithet 'vdy Abdi, that is ...
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The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)
... towns and countries subject to Egypt"wars of Abdashirti and his son Aziru against
the cities of the Phoenician coast, wars of Abdikhiba, or Abdi-Tabba, King ...
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Abdi (3 Occurrences)
... (1.) 1 Chronicles 6:44. (2.) 2 Chronicles 29:12. (3.) Ezra 10:26. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. ABDI. ... This makes Abdi a contemporary of Saul the king. ...
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Merarites (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 6:44 And on the left hand their brethren the sons of Merari: Ethan
the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch; (See NIV). ...
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Merar'i (32 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 6:44 And on the left hand their brethren the sons of Merari: Ethan
the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch; (See RSV). ...
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Merari (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 6:44 On the left hand their brothers the sons of Merari: Ethan the
son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS ...
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Zimmah (3 Occurrences)
... arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the
Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the ...
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Kishi (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 6:44 On the left hand their brothers the sons of Merari: Ethan the
son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS ...
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Ko'hathites (19 Occurrences)
... arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the
Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the ...
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Kohathite (18 Occurrences)
... arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the
Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the ...
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Oabdius
... eios, Fritzsche, Ioabdios, omitted in the King James Version): One of the sons of
Ela who put away their "strange wives" (1 Esdras 9:27) = "Abdi" of Ezra 10:26 ...
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