Abinadab, also referred to as Ishvi, was one of the sons of King Saul, the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 14:49;1Ch.8.33; 9.39). He was the brother of Jonathan, Malchishua, and Esh-baal (also known as Ish-bosheth). Abinadab fought alongside his father and brothers in the battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa. In this battle, Saul and his sons, including Abinadab, were killed (1 Samuel 31:2;1 Chronicles 10:2). The Philistines found their bodies the following day and fastened Saul's body to the wall of Beth-shan, while the bodies of his sons were taken to Jabesh-gilead and buried there (1 Samuel 31:8-13). The death of Abinadab and his brothers marked the end of Saul's reign and paved the way for David to become king over Israel.
Abinadab
SaulEnglishA man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.49.