How to Pronounce Abiel
AY-bee-ehl
Abiel is pronounced AY-bee-ehl (ˈeɪbiəl): three syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: AY-bee-uhl.
What does Abiel mean?
Abiel means “God my father”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Abiel?
Father (i.e., “possessor”) of God = “pious.” (1.) The son of Zeror and father of Ner, who was the grandfather of Saul (1 Sam. 14:51; 1 Chr. 8:33; 9:39). In 1 Sam. 9:1, he is called the “father,” probably meaning the grandfather, of Kish. (2.) An Arbathite, one of David’s warriors (1 Chr. 11:32); called also Abi-albon (2 Sam. 23:31).
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
AY-bee-uhl
Found in Scripture
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