Overview
The Bible addresses achbor across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Genesis and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Baal-Hanan, Edomites, Ahikam and Asahiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Huldah, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah.
Key Bible verses about achbor
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Jeremiah
And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.
Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
People in the Bible and achbor
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying achbor for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:39, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Genesis and 2 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Huldah, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Baal-Hanan, Edomites, Ahikam and Asahiah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about achbor?
The Bible addresses achbor across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Genesis and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Baal-Hanan, Edomites, Ahikam and Asahiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Huldah, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah.
How many Bible verses are about achbor?
The Bible references achbor in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention achbor?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:39: “And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy”
Which people in the Bible are associated with achbor?
Huldah, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah.
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