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Abinoam

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Father of Deborah, the prophetess and judge of Israel mentioned in the Book of Judges.

Detailed Definition
Though little is known of Abinoam beyond his name, his mention anchors Deborah’s authority in a patriarchal lineage. In poetry, such minor biblical figures often lend historical texture or underscore the significance of more prominent characters through familial association, reinforcing themes of legacy and divine calling.
Example
Example in poetry:
Though rarely cited in poetry, Abinoam—father of the prophetess Deborah—could inspire lines like, “From Abinoam’s line, a flame of justice rose in song”; A feminist poet might write, “Daughter of Abinoam, your palm tree still shades the battlefield of truth”; In a poem on forgotten patriarchs, “Abinoam sleeps in the margins, yet his daughter’s song thunders through Judges”; Liturgical verse might recall, “Blessed be Abinoam, whose blood bore the judge who sang Israel to victory.”
Additional Notes
Abinoam is mentioned only briefly in Judges 4–5 as the father of Deborah, one of the few female judges and prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Though his role is minimal, his inclusion underscores the legitimacy and lineage of Deborah’s leadership. In poetic contexts, Abinoam’s name may appear in allusions to Deborah’s Song (Judges 5), one of the oldest poetic texts in the Bible, celebrated for its archaic Hebrew, vivid imagery, and celebration of divine justice through female agency.
Also Known As
father pleasant Barak father Deborah ally
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