Milkah, daughter of Haran

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Milkah was the daughter of Haran and a grandaughter of Terah. Terah was the father of sons Abraham, Nahor and Haran. As such, Milkah was a niece to Abraham.

Milkah became the wife of her uncle Nahor and gave birth to eight sons, including Bethuel, who became the father of Rebekah and Laban.

Milkah, the daughter of Haran, is mentioned by name in Genesis 11:29, Genesis 22:20, Genesis 22:23, Genesis 24:15, Genesis 24:24, Genesis 24:47.

The name Milkah means "queen" or "counsel."

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