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Abiel

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Father (i.e., "possessor") of God = "pious."

The son of Zeror and father of Ner, who was the grandfather of Saul (1 Samuel 14:51; 1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:39 ). In 1 Samuel 9:1 , he is called the "father," probably meaning the grandfather, of Kish.

An Arbathite, one of David's warriors (1 Chronicles 11:32 ); called also Abi-albon (2 Samuel 23:31 ).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Abiel'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/abiel.html. 1897.

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