Abi

ZechariahEnglish

A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2.

Abi, also called Abijah, was the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. She is mentioned in2 Kings 18:2and2 Chronicles 29:1as the daughter of Zechariah. Hezekiah, who reigned from approximately 715-686 BC, was known for his religious reforms and his trust in God (2 Kings 18:5-6). The fact that Abi is mentioned by name suggests that she may have had a positive influence on her son Hezekiah. However, no further details about her life or character are provided in the Bible.