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Abda
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Servant. (1.) The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute (1 Kings 4:6); i.e., the forced labour (R.V., “levy”). (2.) A Levite of the family of Jeduthun (Neh. 11:17), also called Obadiah (1 Chr. 9:16).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
AB'DA (servant, Chaldee form). 1. Father of Adoniram. 1 Kgs 4:6. Son of Shammua, Neh 11:17; called Obadiah in 1 Chr 9:16.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
a servant; servitude
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
AB'DA (servant, Chaldee form). 1. Father of Adoniram. 1 Kgs 4:6.