Abiram Summary
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Abiram, the firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, died when his father laid the foundation of Jericho.
firstborn son of Hiel who died when his father rebuilt Jericho (1KI 16:34)
Lineage: Hiel › Abiram
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high father; father of deceit
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Abiram
· Also called · H48 none · 1KI 16:34 [my] father is exalted
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אֲבִירָם
abiyram · H48 · 1KI 16:34 [my] father is exalted
- el Αβιρων Abirōn · none · 1KI 16:34
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Abiram Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Abiram was the firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, who lived during the reign of King Ahab of Israel. When Hiel rebuilt the city of Jericho, he laid the foundation at the cost of Abiram's life (1Ki 16:34). This fulfilled the prophecy spoken by Joshua after the conquest of Jericho, stating that whoever rebuilt the city would do so at the cost of his firstborn son (Jos 6:26).
The death of Abiram as a consequence of his father's actions serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands and the seriousness of disregarding His warnings. It also highlights the enduring nature of God's word and the certainty of His judgments.
Abiram 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The eldest son of Hiel the Bethelite, who perished prematurely in consequence of his father’s undertaking to rebuild Jericho (1 Kings 16:34), according to the words of Joshua (6:26).
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