Who is…
Abihud?

also known as: Abiud and Ahihud

Meaning: father (i.e., “possessor”) of renown

This is the name of 2 biblical men.

  1. Abihud (Ahihud), a son of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:3)

    also known as: Ahihud (1 Chr. 8:7)

  2. Prince Abihud, a descendant of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim

    also known as: Abiud (Matthew 1:13), Juda (Luke 3:26), and Obadiah (1 Chronicles 3:21)

    This royal descendant of King David is in the direct line to Joseph the legal father of Jesus Christ by adoption.

Article Version: March 13, 2019