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Abimelech
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Abimelech (əbĭm`əlĕk), in the Bible.

1 Name or title of a king of Gerar who had various dealings with Abraham and Isaac.

2 See Ahimelech Ahimelech , in the Bible.

1 Priest at Nob, brother of, or perhaps the same as, Ahijah (2.) He befriended David, and Saul had him killed. In some passages his name is reversed with that of his son, Abiathar.

2 Hittite in David's camp.
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3 Son of Gideon. He murdered his 70 brothers, except Jotham, and became "king."

Abimelech
slew his 70 brothers to become ruler. [O.T.: Judges 9:5]
See : Murder
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Isaac, distrustful of Avimelech and feeling grievously wronged by him, nonetheless rose to the occasion to ensure their peaceful coexistence.
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