Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Abiatar
| Name | Abiatar (Add to Favourite List?) | ||
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| Meaning | Father of abundance, liberal father. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Abiathar is Hebrew in origin and its meaning is father of abundance or liberal father.
Abiathar is pronounced ab-yaw-thawr. Abiathar was the son of Ahimelech. When David ascended the throne of Judah, Abiathar was appointed the high priest of the Israelites. Abiathar was later deposed by Solomon because he took part in the attempt to raise Adonijah to the throne. 1 Samuel 22:20-23; 23:6; 2:30-36; 1 Kings 1:19; 2:26,27 Strong's concordance 054 |
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| Derived From | Abiathar | |
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