Abinadab
maleUnited MonarchyMeaning: “Father of generosity; my father is noble”
The second son of Jesse and a brother of David, who served in Saul’s army.
Biography
Abinadab is the second son of Jesse and an older brother of David (1 Chronicles 2:13). He was among the three eldest brothers who "followed Saul to the battle" against the Philistines and passed by Samuel at Bethlehem before David was chosen (1 Samuel 16:8; 17:13).
Life Timeline
Passes before Samuel but is not chosen
On the Bible timeline
Abinadab belongs to the The United Monarchy era (c. 1050 – 930 BC).
- c. 1010 – 970 BCDavid's Reign
- c. 966 BCSolomon's Temple Built
- c. 930 BCThe Kingdom Divides
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Themes & lessons from Abinadab
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Abinadab appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
3 verses in 2 books1 Samuel2 verses
1 Samuel 16:8
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
1 Samuel 17:13
And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
1 Chronicles1 verse
1 Chronicles 2:13
And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma: or, Shammah
Frequently asked about Abinadab
Who was Abinadab in the Bible?
The second son of Jesse and a brother of David, who served in Saul’s army.
What does the name Abinadab mean?
The name Abinadab means “Father of generosity; my father is noble”.
What did Abinadab do in the Bible?
Abinadab served as soldier, of the tribe of Judah.
Who were Abinadab's parents?
Abinadab was the child of Jesse.
Where does Abinadab appear in the Bible?
Abinadab is mentioned 3 times across 2 books: 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles.
What can we learn from Abinadab?
The story of Abinadab touches on themes of jesse, abinadab, armies, first born, the — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Abinadab's life.
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