Strong’s H0049

אֲבִישַׁג

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Abiyshag

Pronunciation

ah-vee-SHAHG

Definition

Abishag

Meaning

Abishag

Usage

Abishag is a personal name used in the Hebrew Bible. It is most commonly associated with a young woman from Shunem who served as a caregiver to King David in his old age. Her name may imply "my father wanders" or "my father errs," though interpretations vary.

Bible references

1 Kings 1:3;1 Kings 1:15;1 Kings 2:17;1 Kings 2:21;1 Kings 2:22