Name Meaning: The name "Abishur" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of the wall" or "father of uprightness."

Biblical References: Abishur is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah in the Old Testament. His name appears in 1 Chronicles 2:28-29.

Scriptural Context:

1. 1 Chronicles 2:28-29 : "The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur. Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, who bore him Ahban and Molid."

Genealogical Significance: Abishur is a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him part of the tribe of Judah. His lineage is outlined in the genealogical records that trace the ancestry of the tribe, which is significant in the context of Israel's history and the lineage of King David.

Family Connections:

· Father: Shammai
· Wife: Abihail
· Children: Ahban and Molid

Tribal Affiliation: Abishur is associated with the tribe of Judah, which holds a prominent place in biblical history. The tribe of Judah is known for its leadership and is the tribe from which King David and, according to Christian tradition, Jesus Christ descended.

Historical and Cultural Context: The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites after their return from the Babylonian exile. These records were important for maintaining the identity and continuity of the Israelite people, especially in the context of re-establishing their society and religious practices.

Role in Biblical Narrative: While Abishur himself does not play a prominent role in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the Hebrew Scriptures. His mention helps to map out the broader family tree of the tribe of Judah, contributing to the understanding of Israel's history and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.Abishur

father of the wall; father of uprightness

Abishur

(father of the wall), son of Shammai. (1 Chronicles 2:28)

Father of the wall; i.e., "mason", one of the two sons of Shammai of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:28, 29). ABISHUR

a-bi'-shur ('abhishur, "my father is a wall"): Great-grandson of Jerahmeel and Atarah, Jerahmeel being great-grandson of Judah. Abishur was son of Shammai, and was the husband of Abihail, and the father of sons (1 Chronicles 2:28, 29).

51. Abishur -- "my father is a wall," an Israelite
... 50, 51. Abishur. 52 . "my father is a wall," an Israelite. Transliteration:
Abishur Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-shoor') Short Definition: Abishur. ...
/hebrew/51.htm - 6kAbishur (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ABISHUR. ...Abishur was son of Shammai, and was the
husband of Abihail, and the father of sons (1 Chronicles 2:28, 29). ...
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Abishur's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Abishur's (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 2:29 And the name
of Abishur's wife was Abihail; and she had Ahban and Molid by him. ...
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Abihail (6 Occurrences)
... 1) A Levite and the father of Zuriel, who in the Wilderness was head of the house
of Merari, Levi's youngest son (Numbers 3:35); (2) The wife of Abishur, a man ...
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Abi'shur's (1 Occurrence)
Abi'shur's. Abishur's, Abi'shur's. Abissei . ... 1 Chronicles 2:29 And the name
of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid. (See RSV) ...
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Abi'shur (1 Occurrence)
Abi'shur. Abishur, Abi'shur. Abishur's . ... 1 Chronicles 2:28 And the sons of Onam
were Shammai, and Jada; and the sons of Shammai: Nadab, and Abishur. (See RSV ...
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Ahban (1 Occurrence)
... AHBAN. a'-ban ('achban, "brother of an intelligent one"(?) Achbar): The son of Abishur
of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:29). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Onam (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 2:28 The sons of Onam were Shammai, and Jada. The sons of Shammai:
Nadab, and Abishur. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Jada (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 2:28 The sons of Onam were Shammai, and Jada. The sons of Shammai:
Nadab, and Abishur. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Molid (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Molid (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 2:29 The name of the
wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid. ...
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