Lexical Definition
בִּלְגַה Bilgah (bil-gaw') Bilgah N:N-M-P
from בָּלַג; desistance
Bilgah.
- § Bilgah = "cheerfulness"
- Bilgah, the name of two Israelites
1) a priest of the 15th course, in David's time
2) a priest accompanying Zerubbabel
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Βελγάσ | Bilgah | LXX.Neh.12.5 |
| Βελγά | to Bilgah | LXX.1Chr.24.14 |
| Βαλγάσ | Bilgah | LXX.Neh.12.18 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בִּלְגָּה proper name, masculine (cheerfulness) —
1. priest of 15th course (David's time) 1Chr 24:14.
2. priest that went up with Zerubbabel Neh 12:5; Neh 12:18.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:14 |
| Nehemiah | 12:5 · 12:18 |