"And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Abital Meaning in the Bible
Abital
girl
Abital means "My father is dew", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Abital appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Samuel 3:4 is the passage most often tied to it. Abital captures the gentle, daily refreshment of God's presence — like dew that appears faithfully every morning.
Is Abital in the Bible?
Yes — Abital appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 3:4.
Pronunciation:/AB-ih-tal/
OriginHebrew
MeaningMy father is dew
What does Abital mean?
Abital is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "My father is dew". Abital was one of David's wives and mother of Shephatiah. Her name likens God to morning dew — refreshing, gentle, and life-giving. In a desert climate, dew was often the difference between life and death for plants.
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What does Abital mean in the Bible?
Abital means "My father is dew" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Abital was one of David's wives and mother of Shephatiah. Her name likens God to morning dew — refreshing, gentle, and life-giving. In a desert climate, dew was often the difference between life and death for plants.
Where does Abital appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Abital is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Samuel 3:4. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Abital?
Abital is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Abital?
Abital captures the gentle, daily refreshment of God's presence — like dew that appears faithfully every morning.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Abital?
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