Abda

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

means, in the Chaldean tongue, “servant, slave of God.” This is a proper name occurring twice in the Old Testament: a) 1 Kings 4:6 — father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute; b) Neh. 11:17 — a Levite, son of Shammua, a descendant of Jeduthun, who lived in Jerusalem after the return from captivity.

Scripture cited

3 Kingdoms 4:6 Nehemiah 11:17

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