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Arbathite
A name given to Abi-albon, or, as elsewhere called, Abiel, one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chr. 11:32), probably as being an inhabitant of Arabah (Josh. 15:61), a town in the wilderness of Judah.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
a native of the Arabah or Ghor . [Arabah] Abi-albon the Arbathite was one of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:31; 1 Chronicles 11:32)
In the Bible
2
Verses where Arbathite is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 11:32
Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,
- 2 Samuel 23:31
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Scripture on Arbathite
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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