Abdi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Abdi in the Bible?
Abdi appears in the Hebrew Bible as a Levite, the father of Kishi and grandfather of the singer Ethan, and as a man who divorced his foreign wife during the post-exilic period under Ezra's leadership.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Abdi helps readers trace Levitical genealogies and recognize the specific social and religious reforms enacted by the returned exiles to maintain community identity.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Abdi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Abdi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Abdi clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Abdi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/abdi/