Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(father of strength). One of David’s mighty warriors (2 Sam. 23:31). Spelled Abiel in other places.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:31); he is called ABIEL in 1 Chron. 11:32.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Abiy-`albown
Phonic:
ab-ee-al-bone’ Abi-Albon
Meaning:
from 1 and and an unused root of uncertain. derivation; probably, father of strength (i.e. valiant); Abialbon, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
my father is above understanding or "father of understanding"
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
His father’s strength; valiant:―one of David’s heroes [ABIEL], 2 Sam. 23:31. {Patrisro bur}