Abijah (Son of Samuel)

The son of Samuel and brother of Joel, mentioned in 1 Samuel 8:2.

About Abijah (Son of Samuel)

Samuel’s second son. He and his older brother, Joel, were corrupt judges in Beersheba. Because of their corruption, Israel’s leaders demanded to be ruled by a king (1 Samuel 8:2; 1 Chronicles 6:28).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Samuel
Half-sibling
Joel
Niece/Nephew
Heman

Key References

1 Samuel 8:2

The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.

1 Chronicles 6:13

Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,

All Scripture References (2)

1 Samuel (1)
1 Samuel 8:2

The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 6:13

Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,