Word: Abia

Pronounce: ab-ee-ah'

Strongs Number: G7

Orig: of Hebrew origin H29 ; Abijah, the name of two Israelites:--Abia. H29

Use: Proper Name Masculine

Heb Strong:

Abijah = "my father is Jah (Jehovah)"

1) a priest, the head of a priestly family from whom when David divided the priests into 24 classes, Abia was the 8th order
2) son and successor to Rehoboam on the throne of Judah