A man who lived during the divided kingdom era, son of Hiel, and died when his father laid the foundations of Jericho, mentioned in 1 Kings 16:34.
About Abiram (Son of Hiel)
Hiel’s oldest son. He died early when his father rebuilt Jericho against God's wishes (1 Kings 16:34). Joshua had prophesied about this event (Joshua 6:26).
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Key References
In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.
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1 Kings (1)
In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.