Bible Dictionary

Abihu

A Hebrew proper name traditionally understood as "he is my father" or "my father is he."

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368

Entry Position

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Meaning

A Hebrew proper name traditionally understood as "he is my father" or "my father is he."

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

Original Language

Hebrew

אֲבִיהוּא

Avihu

traditionally understood as "he is my father"

Greek

Ἀβιού

Abioud

Abihu

Meaning

Abihu is a Hebrew proper name traditionally understood as “he is my father” or “my father is he.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Abihu was the second son of Aaron and Elisheba and was appointed to the priesthood with his brothers.

He and his brother Nadab died after offering strange fire before the LORD.


Key References

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

  • Aaron
  • Nadab
  • Eleazar
  • Ithamar
  • Priest
  • Incense

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

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