Bible Dictionary

Abihud

The name Abihud means “father of praise; confession”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Father (i.e., “possessor”) of renown. (1.) One of the sons of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:3); called also Ahihud (ver. 7).

(2.) A descendant of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim (Matt. 1:13, “Abiud”); called also Juda (Luke 3:26), and Obadiah (1 Chr. 3:21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(father of renown, famous), son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:3)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

a-bi'-hud ('abhihudh, "father of majesty," or "my father is majesty," though some regard the second part as the proper name Judah): The son of Bela the oldest son of Benjamin (1Ch 8:3).