Abimelech
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thumb|270px|Abimelech spying on Isaac and Rebekah; dish with serrated edge; majolica ceramics – [[Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon]]
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- {{anchor|Abimelech of Gerar}} Abimelech of Gerar
- Abimelech son of Jerubbaal/Gideon
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thumb|270px|Abimelech spying on Isaac and Rebekah; dish with serrated edge; majolica ceramics – [[Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon]]
Abimelech (also spelled Abimelek or Avimelech; ) was the generic name given to all Philistine kings in the Hebrew Bible from the time of Abraham through King David. In the Book of Judges, Abimelech, son of Gideon, of the Tribe of Manasseh, is proclaimed king of Shechem after the death of his father.
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