Abi'da is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. He is recognized as one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through his wife Keturah. The name Abi'da is sometimes rendered as "Abida" in various translations of the Bible.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 25:1-4 : "Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah, and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The descendants of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites. The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah."

2. 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 : "The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah."

Genealogical Context:

Abi'da is listed among the descendants of Midian, placing him within the broader context of the Abrahamic lineage. Midian, his father, was one of the six sons born to Abraham and Keturah after the death of Sarah. This lineage is significant as it highlights the expansion of Abraham's descendants beyond the line of Isaac, through whom the covenantal promises were primarily fulfilled.

Cultural and Historical Significance:

The descendants of Midian, including Abi'da, are often associated with the Midianites, a nomadic tribe that played a role in various biblical narratives. The Midianites were known for their interactions with the Israelites, both as adversaries and as kin. The genealogical records in Genesis and 1 Chronicles serve to establish the connections between these tribes and the broader narrative of the Israelite people.

Abi'da's mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical text, reflecting the complex relationships between different tribes and peoples in the ancient Near East. While Abi'da himself is not a central figure in biblical accounts, his inclusion in the genealogical lists contributes to the understanding of the familial and tribal networks that shaped the historical and cultural landscape of the time.Abi'da (1 Occurrence)

Genesis 25:4
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
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