Who and what is…
Bethuel

Meaning: man of God, or virgin of God, or house of God

This is the name of a biblical man and a city.

  1. Bethuel, the youngest son of Nahor by Milcah

    He was a nephew of Abraham, and father of Rebekah (Rebecca) (Genesis 22:22-23; 24:15, 24, 47). He appears in person only once (24:50).

  2. Bethuel, a southern city of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:30)

    It is also called Bethul (Joshua 19:4) and Bethel (12:16; 1 Samuel 30:27).

Article Version: July 11, 2019