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 II by Milcah

    He is a nephew of Abraham, and father of Rebekah (Rebecca) (Genesis 22:22-23; 24:15, 24, 47).

    He appears in person only once.

    Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, “The matter comes from Yahweh; so we cannot speak to you bad or good. —Genesis 24:50 LSB

  2. Bethuel, a southern city of Judah

    Now Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters… They lived at Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual, at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David. 1 Chronicles 4:27-31

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

Article Version: May 28, 2026