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| − | {{Infobox Person|name = Abimael|Life-span = About 200 years|Siblings = Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah|Parents = Joktan|Ethnicity = Hebrew|Race = Semitic}} |
+ | {{Infobox Person|name = Abimael|Life-span = About 200 years|Siblings = Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah|Parents = Joktan|Ethnicity = Hebrew|Race = Semitic}} |
| + | '''Abimael''' was the last of thirteen sons of [[Joktan]], brother of [[Peleg]]. These brothers were descendants of [[Shem]], living in the region near [[Babel]] at the time of the confusion of tongues. They were the ancestors of many Arabian tribes.<ref>Gen 10:28</ref><ref>1 Chr. 1:22</ref> |
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| − | One of his brothers was "[[Jobab]]," a possible alternate name for "[[Job]]." If Job was this man, he would be a Semite, leaving a probability of knowledge of the |
+ | One of his brothers was "[[Jobab]]," a possible alternate name for "[[Job]]." If Job was this man, he would be a Semite, leaving a probability of knowledge of the {{LORD}} even in a world that was already forgetting Him.The world in the days were controlled by the likes of [[Nimrod]], a great uncle of Abimael. |
It is recorded that a cousin of these sons, [[Reu]], lived to be 239 years. Given this, it could be expected that Abimael might have lived about 200 years as well. |
It is recorded that a cousin of these sons, [[Reu]], lived to be 239 years. Given this, it could be expected that Abimael might have lived about 200 years as well. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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| − | "Abimael" from "my father" and an unknown word "Mael." Since his father is Joktan, then Mael might be a title that was held by that patriarch. A similar name, [[Abimalek]] ("My father is Malek (king)") appears later. One possible meaning is "[[God]] (El) of {the} fathers" (with "Abim" being a plural of "Ab"). |
+ | "Abimael" from "my father" and an unknown word "Mael." Since his father is Joktan, then Mael might be a title that was held by that patriarch. A similar name, [[Abimalek]] ("My father is Malek (king)") appears later. One possible meaning is "[[Yahweh|God]] (El) of {the} fathers" (with "Abim" being a plural of "Ab"). |
The name [[Abiyam]], fourth in the [[David]]ic dynasty, shared the first four letters. His name meant "My father is the sea," leaving the unlikely name: "My father is the Sea God" (memory of the [[Great Flood|great flood]]?). |
The name [[Abiyam]], fourth in the [[David]]ic dynasty, shared the first four letters. His name meant "My father is the sea," leaving the unlikely name: "My father is the Sea God" (memory of the [[Great Flood|great flood]]?). |
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Revision as of 19:37, 9 September 2016
Abimael was the last of thirteen sons of Joktan, brother of Peleg. These brothers were descendants of Shem, living in the region near Babel at the time of the confusion of tongues. They were the ancestors of many Arabian tribes.[1][2]
One of his brothers was "Jobab," a possible alternate name for "Job." If Job was this man, he would be a Semite, leaving a probability of knowledge of the LORD even in a world that was already forgetting Him.The world in the days were controlled by the likes of Nimrod, a great uncle of Abimael.
It is recorded that a cousin of these sons, Reu, lived to be 239 years. Given this, it could be expected that Abimael might have lived about 200 years as well.
Etymology
"Abimael" from "my father" and an unknown word "Mael." Since his father is Joktan, then Mael might be a title that was held by that patriarch. A similar name, Abimalek ("My father is Malek (king)") appears later. One possible meaning is "God (El) of {the} fathers" (with "Abim" being a plural of "Ab").
The name Abiyam, fourth in the Davidic dynasty, shared the first four letters. His name meant "My father is the sea," leaving the unlikely name: "My father is the Sea God" (memory of the great flood?).