Abihail
Abihail was the father of Esther (also known as Hadassah), who became Queen of Persia and saved the Jewish people from Haman's plot.
The name Abihail means “the father of strength”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Esther 2:15; only referred to as Abihail (אֲבִיחַ֫יִל); father of Esther.
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Alternative names
- אֲבִיחַ֫יִלAbihail
Mentions
- 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.