The father of Esther from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in Esther 2:15.
About Abihail (Father of Esther)
A name used for both men and women in the Old Testament.
Zuriel’s father and a leader of the Merari family of Levites during Israel’s wandering in the wilderness (Numbers 3:35).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Esther
Key References
Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her.
So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim.
All Scripture References (2)
Esther (2)
Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her.
So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim.