Bible Dictionary

Hillel

The name Hillel means “he that praises”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Praising, a Pirathonite, father of the judge Abdon (Judg. 12:13, 15).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(praise), a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel. (Judges 12:13,15)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

hil'-el (hillel, "he greatly praised"; Septuagint Ellel): An inhabitant of Pirathon in the hill country of Ephraim, and father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel (Jud 12:13,15).