Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Abimelech (Avimelech) - אֲבִימֶלֶךְ Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning The name seems to be composed of the words "אָבִי" ("my father") or "אֲבִי" ("father of...") and "מֶלֶךְ" (king). History There are several people in the Bible called Abimelech. One of them is Abimelech king of Gerar. Citation "And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister, and Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah." Genesis 20, 1 Categories

Abimelech (Avimelech) - אֲבִימֶלֶךְ

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