Name Meaning: The name "Abdiel" is derived from the Hebrew עֲבְדִּיאֵל (Avdi'el), meaning "Servant of God" or "Worshiper of God."

Biblical References: Abdiel is mentioned in the Bible in 1 Chronicles 5:15. This is the only occurrence of the name in the Scriptures.

Scriptural Context: In 1 Chronicles 5, the genealogy and settlements of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh are detailed. Abdiel is noted as a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The verse reads:

1 Chronicles 5:15 : "Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family."

Tribal Affiliation: Abdiel is associated with the tribe of Gad. The tribe of Gad was one of the tribes that settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the land of Gilead. This tribe was known for its warriors and played a significant role in the military campaigns of Israel.

Genealogical Significance: Abdiel is listed as the father of Ahi, who was a leader or head of his family. The genealogical records in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with His people through their ancestral lines.

Historical and Cultural Context: The mention of Abdiel in the genealogical records highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in ancient Israelite society. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles were compiled during or after the Babylonian exile, serving to remind the Israelites of their heritage and identity as God's chosen people.

Theological Implications: The name "Abdiel," meaning "Servant of God," reflects a common theme in the Bible where names often signify the character or destiny of individuals. It underscores the ideal of servitude and devotion to God, which is a central tenet of the Israelite faith.

Related Entries: For further study, see entries on the Tribe of Gad, Genealogies in the Bible, and the Book of 1 Chronicles.Abdiel

servant of God

Abdiel

(the servant of God), son of Guni and father of Ahi, one of the Gadites who were settled in the land of Bashan, (1 Chronicles 5:15), in the days of Jotham king of Judah. (B.C. 758.)

Servant of God, (1 Chronicles 5:15), a Gadite chief. ABDIEL

ab'-di-el (`abhdi'el, "servant of God"): A Gadite who lived in Gilead or in Bashan, and whose name was reckoned in genealogies of the time of Jotham, king of Judah, or of Jeroboam II, king of Israel (1 Chronicles 5:15-17).

5661. Abdiel -- "servant of God," a Gadite
... 5660, 5661. Abdiel. 5662 . "servant of God," a Gadite. Transliteration: Abdiel
Phonetic Spelling: (ab-dee-ale') Short Definition: Abdiel. ...
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The Spies
... Yes, you have sometimes seen even in your evil company, a man who was like an angel;
you have felt as Satan did when Abdiel, the faithful among the faithless ...
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Knox and Queen Mary, 1561
... Even Lord James, he says to Calvin, though the Abdiel of godliness, "is afraid to
overthrow that idol by violence""idolum illud missalicum. {202}. ...
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The Question of Fear and the Answer of Faith
... We have some in our churches"but a remnant, I admit"who are not afraid to serve
their God, like Abdiel, "faithful amongst the faithless found." We have ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the question of fear and.htm

The First Epistle of St. Peter
The General Epistles: James, Peter, and Judas. <. ...
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Abdiel (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ABDIEL. ...Abdiel (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 5:15
Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses. ...
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Ab'di-el (1 Occurrence)
Ab'di-el. Abdiel, Ab'di-el. Abdomen . ... Ab'di-el (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles
5:15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers' houses. ...
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Guni (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 5:15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of their fathers'
houses. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Ahi (2 Occurrences)
... Ahi (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 5:15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief
of their fathers' houses. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Abdias

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Proper (62 Occurrences)
... of God"; allows contraction, as in Beth-el, "house of God"; and occasions the return
of a segholate noun to its primitive form, as in Abdiel, "servant of God ...
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Names (133 Occurrences)
... of God"; allows contraction, as in Beth-el, "house of God"; and occasions the return
of a segholate noun to its primitive form, as in Abdiel, "servant of God ...
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Households (117 Occurrences)
... Eber, seven. (See NAS). 1 Chronicles 5:15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of
Guni, chief of their fathers' houses. (See NAS). 1 Chronicles ...
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