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Name given to Philistine kings in the Hebrew Bible
Abimelech (also spelled Abimelek or Avimelech; Hebrew: אֲבִימֶלֶךְ / אֲבִימָלֶךְ, Modern ʼAvīméleḵ / ʼAvīmáleḵ Tiberian ʼAḇīmeleḵ / ʼAḇīmāleḵ, "my father
Abimelech
King of Shechem
Abimelech (/əˈbɪməˌlɛk/; אֲבִימֶלֶךְ ’Ǎḇīmeleḵ) or Abimelek was the king of Shechem and the tribal territory of Manasseh, and a son of biblical judge
Abimelech_(Judges)
Common spiritual patriarch of the Abrahamic religions
destroy Abimelech and his entire household. Abimelech was informed that Abraham was a prophet who would pray for him. Early next morning, Abimelech informed
Abraham
Biblical matriarch
destroy Abimelech and his entire household. Abimelech was informed that Abraham was a prophet who would pray for him. Early the next morning, Abimelech informed
Sarah
military leader serving Abimelech, king of Gerar, according to the Hebrew Bible. Phicol was the chief captain of the army of Abimelech, the Canaanite king
Phicol
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Abimelech in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Abimelech was the Philistine king met by Abraham in the Book of Genesis, one of many Philistine
Abimelech_(disambiguation)
Character in the biblical Book of Judges
helped Abimelech, the son of Gideon by his concubine from Shechem, to assassinate the other sons of his father. But God is just. As Abimelech murdered
Gideon
article deals with the biblical and historical kings of the Land of Israel—Abimelech of Sichem, the three kings of the United Kingdom of Israel and those of
Kings_of_Israel_and_Judah
Biblical patriarch, son of Abraham and Sarah
of King Abimelech as it was in the days of Abraham. Like his father, Isaac also pretended that Rebekah was his sister due to fear that Abimelech would kill
Isaac
City in Israel
treaties with King Abimelech of Gerar at the site. Hence it receives its name twice, first after Abraham's dealings with Abimelech (Genesis 21:22–34)
Beersheba
Abimelech is an oratorio in three acts written by Christopher Smart and put to music by Samuel Arnold. It was first performed in the Haymarket Theatre
Abimelech_(oratorio)
Wife-sister narratives in Genesis
stories are similar in many other details, including the ruler's name, Abimelech. The first episode appears in Genesis 12:10–20. Abram (later called Abraham)
Wife–sister narratives in the Book of Genesis
Wife–sister_narratives_in_the_Book_of_Genesis
Minor biblical character in Judges 9
that he could defeat Abimelech. Zebul secretly warned Abimelech of Gaal's plans and offered a plan to defeat Gaal. Abimelech defeated Gaal and drove
Gaal_(biblical_figure)
Biblical figure
escaped when the rest were put to death by the order of his half-brother Abimelech (Judges9:5). When "the citizens of Shechem and the whole house of Millo"
Jotham_(son_of_Gideon)
Opera by Camille Saint-Saëns and Ferdinand Lemaire
implores"). The Hebrews cower in fear before Abimelech until Samson incites them into defiant action. Enraged, Abimelech attacks an unarmed Samson with his sword
Samson_and_Delilah_(opera)
Book of Judges, chapter 9
century BCE. This chapter records the activities of judge Gideon's son, Abimelech, belonging to a section comprising Judges 6 to 9 and a bigger section
Judges_9
Biblical character
molested, but one day Abimelech looked through the window and saw Isaac "sporting" (a euphemism for sexual play) with her. Abimelech called Isaac on his
Rebecca_(biblical_figure)
Mother of Abraham, according to the Talmud
birth (Genesis 11:26), but is mentioned only when Abraham explains to Abimelech, king of Gerar, that Sarah is his sister on his father's side, but not
Amathlai
Seventh book of the Bible
the oppressive kings of surrounding nations, as well as the story of Abimelech, an Israelite leader (a judge [shofet] in the sense of "chieftain") who
Book_of_Judges
Biblical city in the West Bank
people of Shechem about Abimelech's future tyranny (Judges 9:7–20). When the city rose in rebellion three years later, Abimelech took it, utterly destroyed
Shechem
2023 film
of Abimelech, king of Pelesheth. The Pelishtiys leave the group alone after Abraham reveals himself as Abram, who is acquainted with King Abimelech. At
His_Only_Son
Biblical psalm
this event in 1 Samuel 21 refers to the king as Achish, not Abimelech; however "Abimelech" may merely be a title, literally meaning "father of a king"
Psalm_34
One of the Judges of Israel
career is summarised in Judges 10:1-2. He judged Israel for 23 years after Abimelech died. He lived at Shamir in Mount Ephraim, where he was also buried. His
Tola_(biblical_figure)
Prophetess in the Bible
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Deborah
Authority in the early history of Israel
Zebadiah (son of Ishmael). The Book of Judges also recounts the story of Abimelech, an illegitimate son of Gideon, who was appointed as a judge-like leader
Hebrew_Bible_judges
Character in the Hebrew Bible's [[Book of Judges]]
to kill Abimelech. Abimlech had laid siege to Thebez and entered the city. The residents had fled into a citadel within the city which Abimelech planned
Woman_of_Thebez
Ancient city in the southern Levant
Regarding Abimelech, the aggadah identifies the two references to the king as two separate people, the second being the first Abimelech's son, and that
Gerar
English textile manufacturing company
80666293245962; -1.6664242148736077 AW Hainsworth & Sons, Ltd., formerly known as Abimelech Hainsworth is an English textile manufacturing company based in Pudsey
AW_Hainsworth
Biblical figure and Israelite monarch
certainty. Psalm 34 is attributed to David on the occasion of his escape from Abimelech (or King Achish) by pretending to be insane. According to the parallel
David
Text of the biblical Old Testament
4 Baruch is usually dated to the first half of the 2nd century AD. Abimelech's sleep of 66 years, instead of the usual 70 years of Babylonian captivity
4_Baruch
Mayor of Shechem in Abimilech's time per Judges 9:28–41
a character in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in Judges 9. He is one of Abimelech's officers, and the governor (or "commandant") of the city of Shechem.
Zebul_(biblical_figure)
Northwest Semitic name or title applied to a biblical king
the priests of Nob he lost his own life, and caused the death of Saul, Abimelech, and Abner (Yer. Peah i. 16a; Midr. Teh. cxx. 9 [ed. Buber, p. 504]).E
Agag
Old Testament character
a series on Kings of Israel and Judah Tribes of Israel Tribal leaders Abimelech United monarchy Saul Ish-bosheth David Solomon Northern Kingdom of Israel
Michal
14th-century BCE prince and ruler in the central hill country of southern Canaan
Richard Abbott, note the possibility that Labaya and the biblical figure of Abimelech ben Gideon, from Judges 9, were identical. Still others, such as David
Labaya
Central figure in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Joshua
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Joshua
Semitic title often used in reference to deities
according to the Hebrew Scriptures. The same source relates that Gideon's son Abimelech went to his mother's kin at Shechem and received 70 shekels of silver
Baal
swear. [25] And he reproved Abimelech for a well of water, which his servants had taken away by force. [26] And Abimelech answered: I knew not who did
History_of_the_Arabs
Biblical character
and the High Priest of Israel Eli. In 1 Chronicles 18:16 his name is Abimelech according to the Masoretic Text, and is probably the same as Ahiah (1
Ahimelech
Biblical prophet and seer
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Samuel
Philistines they were subjects of Abimelech who ruled from Gerar. Because of an oath that Abraham had sworn to Abimelech the Israelites were not originally
Avim
Painting by Rembrandt (c. 1665–1669)
Amsterdam. Detail of the hands Drawing of Isaac and Rebeccah spied upon by Abimelech, by Rembrandt, c. 1662 Other Jewish Bride, by Rembrandt, 1641 List of
The_Jewish_Bride
One of the Judges of Israel
(38-39) and the Chronicle of Jerahmeel (48 and 68), The successor to Abimelech equalled, if he did not surpass, him in wickedness. Jair erected an altar
Jair_(biblical_figure)
to the meaning, not the individual words. The verse appears when king Abimelech of Gerar is speaking to Abraham and his wife Sarah whom he had taken as
Covering_of_the_eyes
Retrieved 25 August 2024. Irwin, Brian P. (2012). "Not Just Any King: Abimelech, the Northern Monarchy, and the Final Form of Judges". Journal of Biblical
List of unusual deaths in antiquity
List_of_unusual_deaths_in_antiquity
Biblical character (First Book of Samuel)
Gath", with whom David sought refuge when he fled from Saul. He is called Abimelech, meaning "father of the king", in the superscription of Psalm 34. It was
Achish
English composer and organist (1740–1802)
Haydn. Arnold's best-known works include: The Maid of the Mill (1765) Abimelech (1768) The Prodigal Son (1773) Incidental music for Macbeth (1778) The
Samuel_Arnold_(composer)
Book of Judges, chapter 8
the Gideon/Abimelech Cycle, which has two major parts: the account of Gideon (6:1–8:32) the account of Abimelech (8:33–9:57). The Abimelech account is
Judges_8
Judge of ancient Israel
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Jephthah
Mountain in the West Bank
the people of Shechem who wanted to make the ungodly and treacherous Abimelech their king. Sanballat I established a Samaritan temple dedicated to Yahweh
Mount_Gerizim
Spanish painter
Museum of Fine Arts of Seville: Abraham and Melchizedek and Daniel before Abimelech. Murillo's influence is best seen in the series of the Fathers of the
Andrés_Pérez_(artist)
Angel in Abrahamic religions
captive (Midrash Pirke R. El.), and who protected Sarah from defilement by Abimelech. Michael prevented Isaac from sacrifice by his father by substituting
Michael_(archangel)
Trees. He speaks against Abimelech then flees, 9:7-21 Shechem betrays Abimelech. He attacks and destroys the city. Abimelech captures the town of Thebez
List_of_Hebrew_Bible_events
One of the Judges of Israel
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Abdon_(Judges)
High priest of Shiloh in ancient Israel
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Eli_(biblical_figure)
Biblical title given to a queen mother
a series on Kings of Israel and Judah Tribes of Israel Tribal leaders Abimelech United monarchy Saul Ish-bosheth David Solomon Northern Kingdom of Israel
Gebirah
Sacred pillar (in the Bible) or Jewish headstone
function is identical to massebot set up to commemorate treaties and events. Abimelech was crowned king near a massebah in Shechem, and Joash may have also been
Matzevah
Israelite described in the biblical Book of Judges
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Ehud
United States historic place
1760 Allegory of the Four Seasons by Bartolomeo Manfredi, 1610 King Abimelech Restores Sarah to her Husband, Abraham, Flemish tapestry by Frans Geubels
Dayton_Art_Institute
4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading
God told Abimelech in the dream that God knew that Abimelech had a blameless heart, and so God had kept him from touching her. God told Abimelech to restore
Vayeira
Position in ethical theory and moral theology
Genesis 12:11-13, and second, with a king called Abimelech in Genesis 20:12. Abraham later explained to Abimelech that Sarah was indeed his sister, as they shared
Mental_reservation
Ancient symbolic ritual
Arinna, Hunusa, Irridu, and Susa. The Book of Judges (9:45) says that Abimelech, the judge of the Israelites, sowed his own capital, Shechem, with salt
Salting_the_earth
Index of articles associated with the same name
his family resided here until they were put to death by Gideon's son Abimelech (Judges 9:5). It is identified with Ferata. A grandchild of Othniel Ben
Ophrah
Yahweh Abilene, land of meadows Abimael, father of Mael, God is a father Abimelech, father of the king; "my father a king, or, father of a king" Abinadab
List of biblical names starting with A
List_of_biblical_names_starting_with_A
Sixth portion in the annual Jewish cycle of weekly Torah reading
on account of her. But looking out of the window, Abimelech saw Isaac fondling Rebekah, and Abimelech summoned Isaac to complain that Isaac had called
Toledot
Welsh bass-baritone singer (born 1965)
Liederkreis (op. 39) and Schubert's Schwanengesang, and on 27 June, he was Abimélech in Saint-Saëns's Samson and Delilah (with Plácido Domingo and Denyce Graves
Bryn_Terfel
Evil omen in European superstition
Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:26) as they were destroyed. When the judge Abimelech destroyed Shechem he is said to have "sown salt on it," (Judges 9:45)
Spilling_salt
Garment worn by the high priest in ancient Israel
wives. He also had a Shechemite concubine who bore him a son he named Abimelech, which means "my father is king" (Judges 8:31). According to the ancient
Ephod
1923 film by J. Gordon Edwards
Adriano Bocanera as Samuel Enzo Di Felice as Ozem Eduardo Balsamo as Abimelech Americo Di Giorgio as Omah Ernesto Tranquili as Jesse Edwards's son Jack
The_Shepherd_King
Book of Judges, chapter 6
the Gideon/Abimelech Cycle, which has two major parts: the account of Gideon (6:1–8:32) the account of Abimelech (8:33–9:57). The Abimelech account is
Judges_6
Biblical character
Abiathar" (and so in 1 Chronicles 18:16; 24:6. In the former though it is "Abimelech" in the place of "Ahimelech"). See 2 Samuel AB, P. Kyle McCarter, 1984
Zadok
Wadi and stream in Israel
Isaac and Abimelech Genesis 26:1 Now there was a famine in the land—besides the previous famine in Abraham’s time—and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the
Nahal_Gerar
One of the Judges of Israel
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Elon_(Judges)
Short lived Israelite dynasty
a series on Kings of Israel and Judah Tribes of Israel Tribal leaders Abimelech United monarchy Saul Ish-bosheth David Solomon Northern Kingdom of Israel
House_of_Zimri
Military uniform used by British infantry since the 15th century
to give shape to the garment. The modern scarlet wool is supplied by Abimelech Hainsworth and is much lighter in weight than the traditional material
Red_coat_(military_uniform)
Individual named in the Book of Judges
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Shamgar
Figure in the Quran
at Beersheba, Dhu al-Qarnayn seems to have been placed in the role of Abimelech as described in Gen 21:22–34. Other notable Muslim commentators, including
Dhu'l-Qarnayn
associate of Abimelech, king of Gerar, in Genesis 26:26. According to the Book of Genesis, Ahuzzath accompanied Abimelech when Abimelech went to make
List of minor Hebrew Bible figures, A–K
List_of_minor_Hebrew_Bible_figures,_A–K
Ruling dynasty of the kingdom of Israel (c. 841–750 BCE)
a series on Kings of Israel and Judah Tribes of Israel Tribal leaders Abimelech United monarchy Saul Ish-bosheth David Solomon Northern Kingdom of Israel
House_of_Jehu
Iron-Age ruling dynasty of Israel
a series on Kings of Israel and Judah Tribes of Israel Tribal leaders Abimelech United monarchy Saul Ish-bosheth David Solomon Northern Kingdom of Israel
Omrides
Prince of Tyre
of the 382-letter corpus. His name has been linked with the biblical Abimelech. His name means "My father (is) king." Following the request of Akhenaten
Abimilki
Abbasid general and provincial governor (750–812)
al-Malik ibn Ṣāliḥ ibn ʿAlī (Arabic: عبد الملك بن صالح بن علي) (Ἀβιμελέχ, Abimelech, in Greek sources; 750–812 CE) was a member of the Banu Abbas who served
Abd_al-Malik_ibn_Salih
Second major division of the Hebrew Bible
book of Joshua. The Main Text (3:11–16:31), discussing the five Judges, Abimelech, and providing glosses for a few minor Judges. The Appendices (17:1–21:25)
Nevi'im
Form of divination based upon dreams
speaks to Abram while he is in a deep sleep (Genesis 15); God speaks to Abimelech, the king of Gerar, in a dream concerning his intentions regarding Sarah
Oneiromancy
State of living together as spouses while unmarried
concubine often had equal rights with those of the wife. For example, King Abimelech was the son of Gideon and his concubine. Later biblical figures, such
Concubinage
Wood engraving illustrations for an 1866 version of the Bible
Judges 7:22-23 58 "Death of the Sons of Gideon" Judges 9:5 59 "Death of Abimelech" Judges 9:52-53 60 "Jephthah's Daughter Coming to Meet Her Father" Judges
Gustave Doré's illustrations for La Grande Bible de Tours
Gustave_Doré's_illustrations_for_La_Grande_Bible_de_Tours
2011 American TV series or program
Cunningham" Jason Buchanan - "Special Agent Tobit" Quinci Staker - "Elizabeth Abimelech" Day Zero was first appeared as a web series in 2011 on blip.tv.[citation
Day_Zero:_The_Series
City in the Tubas Governorate in the West Bank
Thebez (/ˈθiːbɛz/), a Canaanite town famous for revolting against King Abimelech. In the late 19th century, during Ottoman rule in Palestine, Arab clans
Tubas_(city)
Mineral composed of sodium chloride
symbolically prevent plant growth. The Bible tells the story of King Abimelech who was ordered by God to do this at Shechem. Texts claim that the Roman
Salt
Word for deity or deities in the Hebrew Bible
" In Genesis 20:13, Abraham, before the polytheistic Philistine king Abimelech, says that "Elohim (translated as 'God') caused (התעו, plural verb) me
Elohim
Archaeological site in Israel
narratives: Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba (Genesis 22:19), Abraham and Abimelech entered a covenant at Beer-sheba (Genesis 21:32), and Abraham planted
Tel_Be'er_Sheva
("שְׁלֹף חַרְבְּךָ וּמוֹתְתֵנִי--פֶּן-יֹאמְרוּ לִי, אִשָּׁה הֲרָגָתְהוּ") — Abimelech, king of Shechem (12th century BC). Mortally wounded in battle by a stone
List_of_last_words
Ancient people who inhabited Canaan's southern coast
13:17. In Genesis 21:22–27, Abraham agrees to a covenant of kindness with Abimelech, the Philistine king, and his descendants. Abraham's son Isaac deals with
Philistines
First judge of Israel
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Othniel
punita (before 1768) Samuel Arnold – Cure of Saul (1767) Samuel Arnold – Abimelech (1768) Michael Haydn – Der Kampf der Busse und Bekehrung (1768) Michael
List_of_oratorios
Important character from the book of judges of the Hebrew Bible
Book of Joshua Joshua Book of Judges Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah Gideon Abimelech Tola Jair Jephthah Ibzan Elon Abdon Samson First Book of Samuel Eli Samuel
Samson
English novelist (born 1990)
access to wealth and power were educated. The novel follows Jamila and Abimelech, two Abyssinians, navigating the politics of the opulent and sinister
Victoria_Princewill
American opera singer
matrimonio segreto (1937) Other roles he performed for the company included: Abimélech in Samson et Dalila Alcindoro, Benoit, and Schaunard in La bohème Bartolo
Louis_D'Angelo
Religious concept in the Hebrew Bible
covenants made between different humans, for example between Abraham and Abimelech, and between Solomon and Hiram. Christian theologian John F. Walvoord
Covenant_(biblical)
Name list
given to Achish, King of Gath, in the title of Psalm 33. Some texts have Abimelech. This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public
Achimelech
Caphtorim." Genesis 21:32–34: "Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned
Timeline of the name Palestine
Timeline_of_the_name_Palestine
ABIMELECH
ABIMELECH
Biblical
father of the king
Boy/Male
Biblical Hebrew
Father of the king.
Male
English
(×ֲבִימֶלֶך) Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiymelek, ABIMELECH means "Melek is father" or "my father is king." In the bible, this is the name name of several characters, including the king of Gerar who took Abraham's wife Sarah and was forced by God to return her. Also spelled Avimelech.
ABIMELECH
ABIMELECH
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French, Latin
From Britain
Girl/Female
Hebrew
God gives strength.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Tamil
Style
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Famous
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Virtuous; Talent
Girl/Female
Indian
Elf friend, Highest, Height
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Indian
Noble Man
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Brave
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Gaelic, German, Scottish
Small Meadow; The Gray Castle; Holly Garden; Dwells at the Gray Fortress; Garden of Hollies; Garden in the Paradise
ABIMELECH
ABIMELECH
ABIMELECH
ABIMELECH
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