The meaning of Bethuel (1) in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

be-thu'-el (bethu'el; "dweller in God"): A son of Nahor and Milcah, Abraham's nephew, father of Laban and Rebekah (Genesis 22:23; Genesis 24:15, Genesis 24:24, Genesis 24:47, Genesis 24:50; Genesis 25:20; Genesis 28:2, Genesis 28:5). In the last-named passage, he is surnamed "the Syrian." The only place where he appears as a leading character in the narrative is in connection with Rebekah's betrothal to Isaac; and even here, his son Laban stands out more prominently than he—a fact explainable on the ground of the custom which recognized the right of the brother to take a special interest in the welfare of the sister (compare Genesis 34:5, Genesis 34:21, Genesis 34:25; II Samuel 13:20, II Samuel 13:22). Ant, I, xvi, 2 states that Bethuel was dead at this time.

Frank E. Hirsch

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