Bethuel
Bethuel is a figure in the Hebrew Bible, identified as the son of Nahor and Milcah, and thus a nephew of Abraham. He is described as the father of Rebekah, who becomes the wife of Isaac, and of Laban, the future father of Leah and Rachel. Through Rebekah, Bethuel is the maternal grandfather of Esau and Jacob. The family is associated with the region of Paddan Aram (Aram Naharaim) in Mesopotamia.
In the biblical narrative, Bethuel appears primarily in genealogies and in the story surrounding Rebekah’s betrothal.
Etymology and name: Bethuel is of Hebrew origin, commonly interpreted as meaning “house of God” (from beth,
Legacy and interpretation: The biblical account provides little detail about Bethuel’s own actions beyond his role