Achbor

Achbor [N] [H] [S]

gnawing = mouse.

  • An Edomitish king ( Genesis 36:38 ; 1 Chronicles 1:49 ).

  • One of Josiah's officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law ( 2 Kings 22:12 2 Kings 22:14 ). He is also called Abdon ( 2 Chronicles 34:20 ).

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

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Achbor". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .