Abihail
Mentioned 457–451 BC traditional (Jones)
The father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai (Esther 2:15).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of Exile and return, 586–5 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Esther, Mordecai, and Hegai.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Abihail 6 |
| KJV | Abihail 6 |
| ASV | Abihail 6 |
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Esther2 verses
- 2:15
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.
- 9:29
So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai (Esther 2:15).