Lexical Definition
יִגְאָל Yigʼâl (yig-awl') Igal N:N-M-P
from גָּאַל; avenger
Igal, Igeal.
- § Igal or Igeal = "He redeems"
- Jigal, the name of three Israelites
1) son of Joseph and a spy from the tribe of Issachar
2) son of Nathan of Zobah, one of David's mighty warriors
3) a son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְ֠יִגְאָל | and Igal | 1Chr.3.22 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22
- son of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה)
- brother of: Hattush (חַטּוּשׁ), Bariah (בָּרִיחַ), Neariah (נְעַרְיָה) and Shaphat (שָׁפָט)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִגְאָל proper name, masculine (He redeems) —
1. one of the spies Num 13:7.
2. one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:36.
3. descendant of Zerubbabel 1Chr 3:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:7 |
| 2 Samuel | 23:36 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:22 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shemaiah • A descendant of David.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Igal was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22;
- only referred to as Igal יִגְאָל;
- son of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה;
- a brother of Hattush חַטּוּשׁ, Bariah בָּרִיחַ, Neariah נְעַרְיָה and Shaphat שָׁפָט.
Igal is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 3:22 as one of the descendants of King David. He is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile.
In the genealogy, Igal is mentioned as one of the six sons of Shecaniah, who was a descendant of Jeconiah. The other sons of Shecaniah mentioned in the verse are Shemaiah, Hattush, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, focusing on his descendants who were kings of Judah, as well as those who continued the lineage after the Babylonian exile. The inclusion of Igal in this genealogy suggests that he was part of the royal family and held a place of importance in the lineage of David.
However, apart from this brief mention, no other details are provided about Igal's life, his role within the family, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him. The purpose of the genealogy is primarily to establish the continuity of David's lineage and to highlight the enduring significance of the Davidic dynasty in the history of Israel.
The name Igal means "he redeems" or "God redeems" in Hebrew, reflecting the spiritual heritage and hope of redemption that was associated with the Davidic line.
All entries for Igal: יִגְאָל