Abdon
maleJudgesMeaning: “Servile; servant”
A judge of Pirathon, the last of the minor judges before Samson, noted for his forty sons and thirty grandsons.
Biography
Abdon, the son of Hillel the Pirathonite, was the last of the "minor" judges, succeeding Elon and judging Israel eight years (Judges 12:13–14). His record, like those of the other minor judges, emphasizes a large and prosperous family: he "had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts." He was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim. His judgeship closes the run of minor judges just before the era of Samson.
Life Timeline
Judges Israel eight years from Pirathon
On the Bible timeline
Abdon belongs to the Conquest & the Judges era (c. 1400 – 1050 BC).
- c. 1375 – 1050 BCThe Age of the Judges
Themes & lessons from Abdon
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Abdon appears.
Scripture Appearances
2 verses in 1 bookJudges2 verses
Judges 12:13
And after him Abdon the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, judged Israel.
Judges 12:15
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
Frequently asked about Abdon
Who was Abdon in the Bible?
A judge of Pirathon, the last of the minor judges before Samson, noted for his forty sons and thirty grandsons.
What does the name Abdon mean?
The name Abdon means “Servile; servant”.
What did Abdon do in the Bible?
Abdon served as judge of israel.
Where does Abdon appear in the Bible?
Abdon is mentioned 2 times across 1 book: Judges.
What can we learn from Abdon?
The story of Abdon touches on themes of abdon, ephraim, tribe of, pirathon, amalekites, the — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Abdon's life.
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