Hillel Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Hillel the Pirathonite, a father of judge Abdon of Israel, led the nation for ten years.
father of Abdon (JDG 12:13)
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he that praises
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· Also called · H1985 none · JDG 12:13 he has praises
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hilel · H1985 · JDG 12:13 he has praises
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Hillel Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Hillel is mentioned in Jdg 12:13-15 as the fatehr of Abdon, a judge of Israel who succeeded Elon. He was from Pirathon, a town in the land of Ephraim, located in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Hillel's son judged Israel for ten years, suggesting a period of relative peace and stability during his leadership. The text mentions that he had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, indicating his family's prominence and wealth.
After his death, Hillel was buried in his hometown of Pirathon. His judgeship is not marked by any significant events or conflicts, which may suggest a time of tranquility in Israel's history. As a judge, Hillel would have been responsible for settling disputes, administering justice, and providing leadership to the nation.
Hillel Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Praising, a Pirathonite, father of the judge Abdon (Judg. 12:13, 15).
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