Overview
The Bible addresses abia across 9 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Samuel, Judges of Israel, Priests and Levites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samuel, Aaron, Elisabeth and Zacharias.
Key Bible verses about abia
Old Testament
1 Samuel
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and abia
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying abia for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 8:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Samuel, Aaron and Elisabeth and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Samuel, Judges of Israel, Priests and Levites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about abia?
The Bible addresses abia across 9 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Samuel, Judges of Israel, Priests and Levites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samuel, Aaron, Elisabeth and Zacharias.
How many Bible verses are about abia?
The Bible references abia in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention abia?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 8:1: “And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with abia?
Samuel, Aaron, Elisabeth and Zacharias.
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