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Molid
nativity; generation
מוֹלִיד mo.lid
Molid (Hebrew: מוֹלִיד, mo.lid) means “nativity; generation”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:29. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Abihail in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Molid
son of Abisur
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:29 |
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.29;
son of: Abishur (H0051) and Abihail (H0032H);
brother of: Ahban (H0257)
§ Molid = "begetter"
a man of Judah, son of Abishur by Abihail and a descendant of Jerahmeel
Molid was the son of Abisur and Abihail, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
The biblical story
Molid is mentioned in 1Ch.2.29 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He was the son of Abisur and his wife, Abihail.
The genealogy in this passage traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel), and provides insight into the family lines within the tribe. Molid is listed as a member of the clan of Jerahmeel, which was one of the major families within Judah.
Apart from being named as the son of Abisur and Abihail, no additional information is provided about Molid's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. The genealogical record serves primarily to establish the lineage and family connections within Judah, rather than to provide detailed accounts of each individual.
The inclusion of Molid in this genealogy highlights the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. It also demonstrates the meticulous record-keeping of the chronicler in preserving the names and relationships of even the lesser-known members of the tribe.
As with many of the individuals mentioned in these genealogies, Molid's contribution to the overall narrative of Israel's history may be limited, but his presence in the record helps to paint a more complete picture of the people and families that made up the nation.
Key verses
Molid appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
1 Chronicles 2:29
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:29