Abihail

Father of Esther • Exile / Persian Period

Abihail was the father of Esther (Hadassah), the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people. After his death, Esther was raised by her cousin Mordecai.

Children: Esther

Related: Esther, Mordecai

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7, Esther 9:29