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N-proper-ms  |  2× in 1 sense
Abi-albon (personal name, possibly 'father of strength')
One of David's elite warriors, listed among 'the thirty' mighty men (2 Samuel 23:31). The name appears with textual variation: 2 Samuel calls him 'Abi-albon' while the parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 11:32 reads 'Abiel,' which the Septuagint also supports. Scholars debate whether 'albon' is a place name or a corruption. Either way, this warrior represents the Arabathite clan and was counted among David's most trusted fighters.
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Senses
1. sense 1 — The name's manuscript history reveals typical challenges in ancient textual transmission—2 Samuel preserves 'Abi-albon' while Chronicles has 'Abiel,' with ancient versions divided. Some scholars propose reading 'Abi-baal' (father is Baal) or see 'albon' as a geographic designation. Despite uncertainty about the exact form, the individual is securely identified as an Arabathite warrior who earned a place among David's champions. His inclusion testifies to David's ability to draw loyal fighters from diverse regional backgrounds. 2×
DISCOURSE_NAMES › Names of Persons and Places › Proper Names (Personal)
AR["أَبِي", "عَلْبُونَ"]·ben["অবী-", "আলবন"]·DE["Abi-", "albon"]·EN["Abi-", "albon"]·FR["Abi-", "albon"]·heb["אבי", "עלבון"]·HI["अबी", "अल्बोन"]·ID["Abi-", "Albon"]·IT["Abi-", "albon"]·jav["Abi-", "Albon"]·KO["아비-", "알봄"]·PT["Alvon", "Avi"]·RU["Ави-", "Альбон"]·ES["Avi-", "alvon"]·SW["Abi-alboni"]·TR["Alvon", "Avi-"]·urd["ابی-", "علبون"]
2 Sam 23:31, 2 Sam 23:31
Related Senses
G3588 1. definite article (18298×)H0853 1. definite direct object marker (10915×)G2532 1. (8312×)H3068 1. YHWH (the divine name) (6522×)H0834a 1. relative pronoun (who/which/that) (4839×)H3588a 1. causal: because, for (3498×)G1161 1. and (2806×)H3478 1. Israel (proper name and nation) (2507×)G4771 1. you (plural address) (1853×)H1931 1. personal pronoun he/she/it (1431×)G3739 1. relative pronoun who/which/that (1149×)H1732 1. David (proper name) (1075×)H2088 1. this, this one (demonstrative) (1059×)G1063 1. (1047×)G3778 1. this thing, these things (1003×)H???? 2. (1002×)G2424 1. (924×)G3754 1. that (content clause) (881×)H2009 1. presentative particle: behold, look (881×)H0589 1. I (first person singular pronoun) (874×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
† אֲבִי־עַלְבוֹן n.pr.m. a hero of David 2 S 23:31 read אֲבִיאֵל so 𝔊 1 Ch 11:32, cf. DrS (WeS אבי־בעל (v. sub אביאל); otherwise KloS.