אֲבִיהוּד (a.vi.hud)
a.vi.hud
Abihud
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Abihud appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:3 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. It identifies a specific individual, the son of Bela and brother to figures such as Ard and Naaman, placing him within the lineage of Israel’s early history during the time of Egypt and the wilderness.
Linguistically, Abihud is a theophoric name meaning "my father is majesty." The first element refers to a father or ancestor, while the second denotes glory, honor, or royal dignity. This structure reflects a common ancient Near Eastern pattern where personal names express devotion or acknowledge the status of one’s lineage.
Although Abihud himself is not a central figure in biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogical records serves to preserve the identity of the tribe of Benjamin. The brevity of his mention highlights how these lists functioned as vital links between generations, ensuring that even lesser-known members of Israel’s history remained part of the community’s collective memory.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you look at the name Abihud, it carries a beautiful promise: "my father is majesty." In ancient Israel, names were not just labels but declarations of identity and faith. This simple phrase reminds us that our standing comes from who our Father is, not from our own achievements or status.
Even though Abihud appears only once in the Bible, his inclusion shows that God cares about every individual. These genealogies were not empty lists; they were vital records that kept families connected to their history and to each other. Your place in God's family is just as significant, known and remembered by Him.
This word invites you to rest in the truth that you belong to a great lineage of faith. No matter how quiet your life may seem, you are part of God's unfolding story. His majesty covers you, and your name is written in His book of life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Abihud1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/אֲבִיהֽוּד\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:3
Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
This verse records Abihud as a son of Bela, anchoring his identity within the specific lineage of Benjamin and preserving his name in Israel's historical memory.