Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Encyclopedias
Achbor
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(Heb. Akbor', עִכְבּוֹר, gnawing, 1, q. mouse; Sept. Ἀχοβώρ, v. r. in Jeremiah and Chron. Ἀχωβώρ ), the name of two men.
1. An Idumaean, father of Baal-hanan, one of the Edomitish kings
(Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49), B.C. prob. considerably ante 1619.
2. The son of Michaiab, and one of the courtiers whom Josiah sent to Huldah to inquire the course to be pursued respecting the newly- discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12; 2 Kings 22:14), B.C. 623. In the parallel passage (2 Chronicles 34:20) he is called ABDON (See ABDON) , the son of Micah. His son Elnathan was a courtier of Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 26:22; Jeremiah 36:12).
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Achbor'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/achbor.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Achbor'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/achbor.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
