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Abi-albon from Arabah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hurai from the Gaash ravines, Abiel from Beth Arabah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hurai from the valleys of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hiddai of Nahale Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hurai from the torrents of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hurai of the torrent Gaas, Abiel an Arbathite, Azmoth a Bauramite, Eliaba a Salabonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Hurai, from the torrent Gaash; Abiel, an Arbathite; Azmaveth, a Baharumite; Eliahba, a Shaalbonite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hurai, from Nahale-gaash; Abiel, from Beth-arabah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hurai of the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hadai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khadi who is from Nekhelgish, Abiel, son of Erabthun.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hurai of Nahale-gaash, Abiel the Arbathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Uri of Nachali Gaas, Abiel the Garabaethite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3566" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2360.htm" title="2360: ḥū·ray (N-proper-ms) -- Hurai -- white stuff. Probably an orthographical variation for Chuwriy; Churai, an Israelite.">Hurai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: min·na·ḥă·lê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">from the brooks</a> <a href="/hebrew/1608.htm" title="1608: ḡå̄·ʿa·šs (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Ephraim. From ga'ash; a quaking; Gaash, a hill in Palestine.">of Gaash,</a> <a href="/hebrew/22.htm" title="22: ’ă·ḇî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- El is my father, an Isr. name. From 'ab and 'el; father of God; Abiel, the name of two Israelites.">Abiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6164.htm" title="6164: hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Arabah. Patrial from Beyth ha-'Arabah; an Arbathite or inhabitant ofArabah.">the Arbathite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1</a></span><br />Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11-12</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Judges 8:4</a></span><br />Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-10.htm">Judges 8:10</a></span><br />Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28</a></span><br />In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a></span><br />So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14</a></span><br />The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Judges 7:19-22</a></span><br />Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Judges 8:22-23</a></span><br />Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Rule over us—you and your son and grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.” / But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-20.htm">Acts 13:20</a></span><br />All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-32.htm">Romans 11:32</a></span><br />For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,</p><p class="hdg">Hurai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">2 Samuel 23:30</a></b></br> Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,</p><p class="hdg">Hiddai </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">2 Samuel 23:31</a></b></br> Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,</p><p class="hdg">Abi-albon </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Abiel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-51.htm">Abi'el</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Arbathite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Ar'bathite</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">Brooks</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Gaash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Ga'ash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Nahale-Gaash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Ravines</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Abiel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Abi'el</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Arbathite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Ar'bathite</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">Brooks</a> <a href="/joshua/24-30.htm">Gaash</a> <a href="/joshua/24-30.htm">Ga'ash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Nahale-Gaash</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Ravines</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hurai from the brooks of Gaash</b><br>Hurai is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of "the brooks of Gaash" provides a geographical context, indicating a location near the hill country of Ephraim. Gaash is associated with the burial place of Joshua (<a href="/joshua/24-30.htm">Joshua 24:30</a>), suggesting a region with historical significance for Israel. The brooks or ravines of Gaash may symbolize a place of strength and refuge, reflecting the character of Hurai as a mighty warrior. This connection to a significant biblical site underscores the importance of Hurai's role in David's military exploits.<p><b>Abiel the Arbathite</b><br>Abiel is identified as an Arbathite, indicating his origin from the region of Arabah, a desert area stretching from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. This designation highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, who came from various parts of Israel and beyond. The inclusion of Abiel in this list emphasizes the unity and strength found in diversity within David's army. The name Abiel, meaning "God is my Father," may also reflect a spiritual dimension, suggesting a man of faith and dedication. This aligns with the biblical theme of God using individuals from humble or unexpected origins to fulfill His purposes, as seen throughout the narratives of the Old and New Testaments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hurai.htm">Hurai</a></b><br>A warrior listed among David's mighty men. His name is mentioned in the context of valor and loyalty to King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/brooks_of_gaash.htm">Brooks of Gaash</a></b><br>A geographical location associated with Hurai. Gaash is a region known for its brooks or streams, possibly indicating a fertile or strategic area.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiel_the_arbathite.htm">Abiel the Arbathite</a></b><br>Another of David's mighty men. The term "Arbathite" suggests he was from the region of Arabah, a desert area in the Jordan Valley.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_valor.htm">Loyalty and Valor</a></b><br>The inclusion of Hurai and Abiel among David's mighty men underscores the importance of loyalty and valor in serving God's anointed leaders. Believers are called to exhibit these qualities in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a></b><br>The mention of specific locations like Gaash and Arabah reminds us that God works through real people in real places. Our own contexts are significant in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Just as these men are remembered for their faithfulness to David, we are encouraged to leave a legacy of faithfulness to God and His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The continuity from Joshua to David illustrates God's sovereign hand in guiding His people through history. We can trust in His ongoing work in our lives today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">Hurai of the brooks of Gaash</span> seems better than "Hiddai" (Samuel), cf. "Hur" (<a href="/exodus/17-10.htm" title="So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.">Exodus 17:10</a>). "d" and "r" are often confused in Hebrew writing.<p><span class= "bld">Brooks.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Nahale</span> (gullies or wadys). Nahale-Gaash was no doubt a place on or near Mount Gaash (<a href="/joshua/24-30.htm" title="And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.">Joshua 24:30</a>) in the highland of Ephraim, but the site is not identified.<p><span class= "bld">Abiel the Arbathite.</span>--Samuel, "Abi-'albon." Perhaps Abi-baal was the original reading, which was corrupted in the text of Samuel, and altered by the chronicler's authority after the manner of Beeliada--Eliada.<p><span class= "bld">Arbathite</span>--of "Beth-arabah" (<a href="/joshua/15-62.htm" title="And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.">Joshua 15:62</a>), in the desert of Judah.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hurai</span><br /><span class="heb">חוּרַי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥū·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2360.htm">Strong's 2360: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hurai -- white stuff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the brooks</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנַּ֣חֲלֵי</span> <span class="translit">(min·na·ḥă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gaash,</span><br /><span class="heb">גָ֔עַשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·‘aš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1608.htm">Strong's 1608: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gaash -- a mountain in Ephraim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abiel</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_22.htm">Strong's 22: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiel -- 'El is my father', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Arbathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעַרְבָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6164.htm">Strong's 6164: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arbathite -- inhabitant of Arabah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">1 Chronicles 11:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash Abiel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>