Bible Dictionary

Abitub

The name Abitub means “father of goodness”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Father of goodness, a Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:11).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(father of goodness), son of Shaharaim by Hushim. (1 Chronicles 8:11)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ab'-i-tub, a-bi'-tub ('abhiTubh, "father of goodness," or, "my father is goodness"): In the King James Version Ahitub. A descendant of Benjamin and son of Shaharaim and Hushim, born in the field of Moab (1Ch 8:11).