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The Hebrew word אֲבִיטוּב (Abitub or Abituv - H36) means "my father is goodness" or "father of goodness." This word is a proper noun composed of two elements:
"Abi" (אֲבִי) meaning "my father" or "father of" "Tub" (טוּב) meaning "goodness," "good," or "benefit" Biblical Context In the Bible, אֲבִיטוּב (Abitub) appears only in 1 Chronicles 8:11, where he is mentioned as one of the sons of Shaharaim, of the tribe of Benjamin:
"By Hushim he begot Abitub and Elpaal." (1 Chronicles 8:11)
This verse is part of an extensive genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. Aside from this brief mention, there is no further specific information about Abitub in the biblical texts. No actions or events related to this figure are recorded; he is simply a name within a family lineage.
These genealogies were important for the Israelites to establish lineage and tribal identity, especially after the return from the Babylonian exile, when the preservation of Jewish identity was at stake. |
