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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Uncle</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/u/uncle.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/leviticus/10-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/u/uncle.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Uncle</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/u/unciton.htm" title="Unciton">&#9668;</a> Uncle <a href="/topical/u/uncle_or_cousin.htm" title="Uncle or Cousin">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the Bible, the term "uncle" refers to the brother of one's father or mother. The role and mention of uncles in the biblical narrative provide insight into family structures, inheritance rights, and social responsibilities within ancient Israelite culture.<br><br><b>Hebrew and Greek Terms</b><br><br>The Hebrew word for uncle is "&#1491;&#1468;&#1493;&#1465;&#1491;" (dod), which can also mean beloved or friend, depending on the context. In the New Testament, the Greek term "&#960;&#940;&#964;&#961;&#969;&#962;" (patr&#333;s) is used to denote an uncle.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>1. <b>Family and Inheritance:</b><br> &#183; In the Old Testament, uncles often played a significant role in family matters, especially concerning inheritance and property rights. For example, in the Book of Numbers, the daughters of Zelophehad approached Moses with a concern about their inheritance, and the resolution involved their uncles as part of the extended family structure (<a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Numbers 36:11</a>).<br><br>2. <b>Notable Uncles:</b><br>&#183; <b>Abraham and Lot:</b> One of the most prominent uncle-nephew relationships in the Bible is that of Abraham and Lot. Abraham, the patriarch, took his nephew Lot under his care after the death of Lot's father, Haran. This relationship is significant in the narrative of Genesis, where Abraham's protective and guiding role is evident (<a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Genesis 11:27-31</a>).<br>&#183; <b>Mordecai and Esther:</b> In the Book of Esther, Mordecai is often referred to as Esther's uncle, although he is technically her cousin. Mordecai adopted Esther after the death of her parents, demonstrating the familial duty and care expected of an uncle (<a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7</a>).<br><br>3. <b>Social and Legal Responsibilities:</b><br> &#183; Uncles could also serve as kinsmen-redeemers, a role that involved protecting the interests of family members in distress. This is seen in the broader context of Levitical laws, where family members, including uncles, had responsibilities to redeem property or individuals sold into servitude (<a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Leviticus 25:49</a>).<br><br>4. <b>Symbolic and Cultural Significance:</b><br> &#183; The role of an uncle in biblical times extended beyond mere familial ties. Uncles could serve as mentors, protectors, and advisors, reflecting the broader cultural emphasis on extended family networks. This is evident in the way uncles are portrayed as figures of authority and wisdom within the family unit.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not frequently mention uncles, the concept of extended family remains important. The early Christian community emphasized familial bonds and responsibilities, echoing the Old Testament's valuation of family roles.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The role of an uncle in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing responsibilities of care, protection, and guidance within the family. Through various narratives, the Bible illustrates the importance of uncles in maintaining family integrity and fulfilling social and legal obligations.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The brother of one's father or mother; also applied to an aunt's husband; -- the correlative of aunt in sex, and of nephew and niece in relationship.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A pawnbroker.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">UNCLE</span><p>un'-k'l (dodh, "beloved," "uncle," "relation").<br><br>See <a href="../r/relationships.htm">RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2266.htm"><span class="l">2266. Herodias -- Herodias, granddaughter of Herod the Great</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Definition: Herodias Definition: Herodias (died after AD 40), daughter of Aristobulus<br> and granddaughter of Herod I, wife, first, of her <b>uncle</b> Herod, second, of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2266.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/921.htm"><span class="l">921. Barnabas -- Barnabas, an Israelite companion of Paul</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Barnabas Phonetic Spelling: (bar-nab&#39;-as) Short<br> Definition: Barnabas Definition: Barnabas, a Cypriote Jew, <b>uncle</b> of John Mark <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/921.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1730.htm"><span class="l">1730. dod -- beloved, love, <b>uncle</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 1729, 1730. dod. 1731 . beloved, love, <b>uncle</b>. Transliteration: dod Phonetic<br> Spelling: (dode) Short Definition: beloved. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1730.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8137.htm"><span class="l">8137. Shenatstsar -- <b>uncle</b> of Zerubbabel</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8136, 8137. Shenatstsar. 8138 . <b>uncle</b> of Zerubbabel. Transliteration: Shenatstsar<br> Phonetic Spelling: (shen-ats-tsar&#39;) Short Definition: Shenazzar. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8137.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1733.htm"><span class="l">1733. dodah -- aunt</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin fem. of dod Definition aunt NASB Word Usage aunt (1), father&#39;s sister<br> (1), <b>uncle&#39;s</b> wife (1). aunt, father&#39;s sister, <b>uncle&#39;s</b> wife. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1733.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/279.htm"><span class="l">279. Achiam -- &quot;brother of mother,&quot; one of David&#39;s men</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ahiam. From &#39;ach and &#39;em; brother of the mother (ie <b>Uncle</b>); Achiam, an Israelite --<br> Ahiam. see HEBREW &#39;ach. see HEBREW &#39;em. 278, 279. Achiam. 280 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/279.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/basil/basil_letters_and_select_works/letter_lx_to_gregory_his.htm"><span class="l">Letter Lx. To Gregory his <b>Uncle</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> TOU AGIOU BAChILEIOU PERI TOU PNEUMATOCh BIBLION. Letter LX. To Gregory<br> his <b>uncle</b>. Formerly I was glad to see my brother. Why not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter lx to gregory his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/basil/basil_letters_and_select_works/letter_lix_to_gregory_his.htm"><span class="l">Letter Lix. To Gregory, his <b>Uncle</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> TOU AGIOU BAChILEIOU PERI TOU PNEUMATOCh BIBLION. Letter LIX. To Gregory, his <b>uncle</b>.<br> 1. &quot;I have long time holden my peace. Am I to hold my peace for ever? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter lix to gregory his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_viii_concerning_theodore_the_keeper.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Theodore, the Keeper of the Sacred Vessels of Antioch. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> How Julian, the <b>Uncle</b> of the Traitor, on Account of these Vessels, falls<br> a Prey to Worms. It is said that when Julian, the <b>uncle</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter viii concerning theodore the keeper.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_ix_of_what_befell_julianus.htm"><span class="l">Of what Befell Julianus, the Emperor&#39;s <b>Uncle</b>, and Felix.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter IX."Of what befell Julianus, the Emperor&#39;s <b>Uncle</b>, and<br> Felix. Julianus forthwith fell sick of a painful disease <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter ix of what befell julianus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cole/trials_and_triumphs_of_faith/chapter_xviii_visiting_relatives_in.htm"><span class="l">Visiting Relatives in the East</span></a> <br><b>...</b> experience of salvation. George returned to the West and I remained for<br> sometime longer with an <b>uncle</b>, Mother&#39;s brother. I did what <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xviii visiting relatives in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arthur/words_for_the_wise/jacob_jones_or_the_man.htm"><span class="l">Jacob Jones; Or, the Man who Couldn&#39;t Get Along in the World.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A good chance for a small, but safe beginning, was seen by the <b>uncle</b>, which would<br> require only about a thousand dollars as an investment. <b>...</b> &quot;Your <b>uncle</b>! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/jacob jones or the man.htm</font><p><a href="/library/naylor/heart_talks/talk_sixteen_how_to_keep.htm"><span class="l">How to Keep Out of Trouble</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HOW TO KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE. Old <b>Uncle</b> John was not so spry as he had once been. <b>...</b> No<br> matter what happened, <b>Uncle</b> John seemed to have no part in the trouble. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk sixteen how to keep.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrow/sermons_on_evil-speaking_by_isaac_barrow/introduction.htm"><span class="l">Introduction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> His father was draper to the king. His mother died when he was four years old. He<br> was named Isaac after an <b>uncle</b>, who died in 1680, Bishop of St. Asaph. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cable/the_fulfilment_of_a_dream_of_pastor_hsis/chapter_xiii_the_life_story.htm"><span class="l">The Life Story of Pastor Wang</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There was no money for a coffin, and many were waiting like hungry wolves to eat<br> the uncoffined dead; moreover, the boy and his <b>uncle</b> were too weak to drag the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xiii the life story.htm</font><p><a href="/library/byrum/the_value_of_a_praying_mother/chapter_xxiii_bessie_sees_her.htm"><span class="l">Bessie Sees Her Duty.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Being an orphan and living in the home of an infidel <b>uncle</b>, where she had no one<br> to understand or sympathize with her views, she often sought Bessie for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xxiii bessie sees her.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/u/uncle.htm"><span class="l"><b>Uncle</b> (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>UNCLE</b>. un'-k'l (dodh, &quot;beloved,&quot; &quot;<b>uncle</b>,&quot; &quot;relation&quot;).<br> See RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Uncle</b> (14 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uncle.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uncle's.htm"><span class="l"><b>Uncle's</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Uncle's</b> (7 Occurrences). Genesis 29:10 It happened,<br> when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban, his mother's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uncle's.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cousin.htm"><span class="l">Cousin (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One collaterally related more remotely than a<br> brother or sister; especially, the son or daughter of an <b>uncle</b> or aunt. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cousin.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hanamel.htm"><span class="l">Hanamel (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> han'-a-mel (hanam'el; the King James Version Hanameel, ha-nam'el): The son of Shallum,<br> Jeremiah's <b>uncle</b>, of whom the prophet, while in prison, during the time <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hanamel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hanameel.htm"><span class="l">Hanameel (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 32:7 Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine <b>uncle</b> shall come unto thee<br> saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hanameel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/han'amel.htm"><span class="l">Han'amel (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 32:7 Lo, Hanameel son of Shallum, thine <b>uncle</b>, is coming unto thee, saying,<br> Buy for thee my field that 'is' in Anathoth, for thine 'is' the right of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/han'amel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lot.htm"><span class="l">Lot (145 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> On the death of his father, he was left in charge of his grandfather Terah (31),<br> after whose death he accompanied his <b>uncle</b> Abraham into Canaan (12:5), thence <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lot.htm - 60k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uzziel.htm"><span class="l">Uzziel (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Strength of God. (1.) One of the sons of Kohath, and <b>uncle</b> of Aaron (Exodus 6:18;<br> Leviticus 10:4). (2.) A Simeonite captain (1 Chronicles 4:39-43). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uzziel.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abihail.htm"><span class="l">Abihail (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (5.) The father of Esther and <b>uncle</b> of Mordecai (Esther 2:15). Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia. <b>...</b> He was <b>uncle</b> of Mordecai. Edward Mack. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abihail.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/an'athoth.htm"><span class="l">An'athoth (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 32:7 Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum your <b>uncle</b> shall come to you, saying,<br> Buy my field that is in Anathoth; for the right of redemption is yours <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/an'athoth.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/name-change.html">Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.blog/testimony.html">What is the testimony of S. Michael Houdmann? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Jacob.html">Who was Jacob in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/uncle.htm">Uncle: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Uncle (14 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/10-4.htm">Leviticus 10:4</a></span><br />Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> of Aaron, and said to them, "Draw near, carry your brothers from before the sanctuary out of the camp."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/20-20.htm">Leviticus 20:20</a></span><br />If a man lies with his <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>'s wife, he has uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Leviticus 25:49</a></span><br />or his <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>, or his uncle's son, may redeem him, or any who is a close relative to him of his family may redeem him; or if he has grown rich, he may redeem himself.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">1 Samuel 10:14</a></span><br />Saul's <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> said to him and to his servant, "Where did you go?" He said, "To seek the donkeys. When we saw that they were not found, we came to Samuel."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/10-15.htm">1 Samuel 10:15</a></span><br />Saul's <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> said, "Tell me, please, what Samuel said to you."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/10-16.htm">1 Samuel 10:16</a></span><br />Saul said to his <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>, "He told us plainly that the donkeys were found." But concerning the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel spoke, he didn't tell him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50</a></span><br />and the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the captain of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul's <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">2 Kings 24:17</a></span><br />And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32</a></span><br />Also Jonathan, David's <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-10.htm">2 Chronicles 36:10</a></span><br />At the return of the year king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of Yahweh, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7</a></span><br />He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>'s daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther 2:15</a></span><br />Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, came to go in to the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's eunuch, the keeper of the women, advised. Esther obtained favor in the sight of all those who looked at her.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/32-7.htm">Jeremiah 32:7</a></span><br />Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum your <span class="boldtext">uncle</span> shall come to you, saying, Buy my field that is in Anathoth; for the right of redemption is yours to buy it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/32-12.htm">Jeremiah 32:12</a></span><br />and I delivered the deed of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel my <span class="boldtext">uncle</span>'s son, and in the presence of the witnesses who subscribed the deed of the purchase, before all the Jews who sat in the court of the guard.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p 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