Name Meaning: The name Abin'adab is of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of nobleness" or "my father is noble."

Biblical References:

1. Abin'adab, Son of Jesse:
Abin'adab is one of the sons of Jesse, the father of King David. He is mentioned in the context of the anointing of David by the prophet Samuel. When Samuel was sent by God to anoint one of Jesse's sons as the future king of Israel, Abin'adab was presented to Samuel after his elder brother Eliab. However, God did not choose him. The account is found in 1 Samuel 16:8: "Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, 'The LORD has not chosen this one either.'"

2. Abin'adab, the Levite:
Another Abin'adab is mentioned in the context of the Ark of the Covenant. After the Ark was returned by the Philistines, it was brought to the house of Abin'adab in Kiriath-jearim, where it remained for many years. His son Eleazar was consecrated to guard the Ark. This is recorded in 1 Samuel 7:1: "So the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the Ark of the LORD and took it into the house of Abinadab on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the Ark of the LORD."

3. Abin'adab, Son of Saul:
Abin'adab is also the name of one of King Saul's sons. He fought alongside his father in the battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa, where he was killed. This tragic event is recounted in 1 Samuel 31:2: "The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua."

Historical and Cultural Context:

The name Abin'adab appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, reflecting its common usage in ancient Israel. The individuals bearing this name are associated with significant events in Israel's history, such as the anointing of David, the safeguarding of the Ark of the Covenant, and the battles of King Saul. The presence of the Ark in Abin'adab's house highlights the sacred trust placed in him and his family, while the mention of Abin'adab as a son of Saul underscores the tragic end of Saul's lineage in battle.

Significance:

The different individuals named Abin'adab illustrate the diverse roles played by people in biblical narratives, from being part of a royal lineage to serving as guardians of sacred objects. Each mention of Abin'adab contributes to the broader tapestry of Israel's history and the unfolding of God's plans through various families and tribes.Abin'adab (10 Occurrences)

1 Samuel 7:1
And the men of Kiriath-jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.
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1 Samuel 16:8
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said: 'Neither hath the LORD chosen this.'
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1 Samuel 17:13
And the three eldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle; and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the first-born, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
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1 Samuel 31:2
And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.
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2 Samuel 6:3
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in the hill; and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.
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1 Chronicles 2:13
and Jesse begot his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third;
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1 Chronicles 8:33
And Ner begot Kish; and Kish begot Saul; and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
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1 Chronicles 9:39
And Ner begot Kish; and Kish begot Saul; and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
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1 Chronicles 10:2
And the Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.
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1 Chronicles 13:7
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
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Abin'adab (10 Occurrences)
Abin'adab. Abinadab, Abin'adab. Abinadab's . Multi-Version Concordance
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Ben-abin'adab (1 Occurrence)
Ben-abin'adab. Ben-abinadab, Ben-abin'adab. Ben-ahilud . Multi-Version
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Abinadab (12 Occurrences)

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Ben-ahilud (1 Occurrence)
Ben-ahilud. Ben-abin'adab, Ben-ahilud. Benai . Multi-Version Concordance
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Ben-abinadab (1 Occurrence)
Ben-abinadab. Benabinadab, Ben-abinadab. Ben-abin'adab . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ... Benabinadab, Ben-abinadab. Ben-abin'adab . Reference Bible.
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Abinadab's (2 Occurrences)

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