abinadab Summary and Overview

father of nobleness; i.e., "noble." (1.) A Levite of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark of the covenant was deposited after having been brought back from the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. 7:1). It remained there twenty years, till it was at length removed by David (1 Sam. 7:1,2; 1 Chr. 13:7). (2.) The second of the eight sons of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:8). He was with Saul in the campaign against the Philistines in which Goliath was slain (1 Sam. 17:13). (3.) One of Saul's sons, who peristed with his father in the battle of Gilboa (1 Sam. 31:2; 1 Chr. 10:2). (4.) One of Solomon's officers, who "provided victuals for the king and his household." He presided, for this purpose, over the district of Dor (1 Kings 4:11).

1. A Levite, a native of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark remained 20 years. #1Sa 7:1,2; 1Ch 13:7| (B.C. 1124.) 2. Second son of Jesse, who followed Saul to his war against the Philistines, #1Sa 16:8; 17:13| (B.C. 1063.) 3. A son of Saul, who was slain with his brothers at the fatal battle on Mount Gilboa. #1Sa 31:2| (B.C. 1053.) 4. Father of one of the twelve chief officers of Solomon. #1Ki 4:11| (B.C. before 1014.)

ABIN'ADAB (father of nobleness, i e. noble). (1). A Levite of Kirjathjearim, with whom the ark of the Lord was deposited when it was brought back from the Philistines. 1 Sam 7:1 and 1 Chr 13:7. (2). The second of the eight sons of Jesse, and one of his three sons who followed Saul in battle. 1 Sam 16:8. (3). One of Saul's sons who was slain at the battle of Gilboa. 1 Sam 31:2. (4). The father of one of the twelve officers appointed by Solomon to provide alternately, month by month, food for the king and his household. 1 Kgs 4:11.

("father of willingness".) 1. A Levite of Kirjath-jearim, (but (See LEVITES for doubts as to Abinadab being a Levite,) in whose house the ark remained twenty years (1 Samuel 7:1-2; 1 Chronicles 13:7); Eleazar his son was sanctified to keep it. 2. Jesse's second son (1 Samuel 16:8; 1 Samuel 17:13). 3. Saul's son, slain at Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:2). 4. 1 Kings 4:7; 1 Kings 4:11.