Bible Dictionary
Abihail
Abihail is the name of several Old Testament persons, including a Levite, members of the tribes of Judah and Gad, a woman connected with Rehoboam’s family, and the father of Esther and uncle of Mordecai.
Biblical Usage
Abihail appears in genealogical and royal records. The name belongs to persons from Levi, Judah, and Gad, to a woman connected with Rehoboam’s family, and to Esther’s father. Esther became the wife of Ahasuerus, king of Persia, while Mordecai was her uncle.
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