Abinadab. [N] [E] [H]- A Levite, a native of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark remained 20 years. ( 1 Samuel 7:1 1 Samuel 7:2 ; 1 Chronicles 13:7 ) (B.C. 1124.)
- Second son of Jesse, who followed Saul to his war against the Philistines, ( 1 Samuel 16:8 ; 17:13 ) (B.C. 1063.)
- A son of Saul, who was slain with his brothers at the fatal battle on Mount Gilboa. ( 1 Samuel 31:2 ) (B.C. 1053.)
- Father of one of the twelve chief officers of Solomon. ( 1 Kings 4:11 ) (B.C. before 1014.)
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Abinadab'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.