Bible Dictionary

Achbor

Gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49). (2.) One of Josiah’s officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Gnawing = mouse. ) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49). ) One of Josiah’s officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12, 14). He is also called Abdon (2 Chr. 34:20).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(mouse).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

ACH'BOR (mouse). 1. The father of Baal-hanan, king of the Edomites. Gen 36:38,Gen 36:39 ; 1 Chr 1:49. An officer of Josiah, 2 Kgs 22:12,2 Kgs 22:14; Jer 26:22; Jer 36:12; called Abdon in 2 Chr 34:20.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

a rat; bruising

Schaff's Bible Dictionary

ACH'BOR (mouse). 1. The father of Baal-hanan, king of the Edomites. Gen 36:38,Gen 36:39 ; 1 Chr 1:49.