Bible Dictionary
Giddel
Giddel was the name of heads of families among the returning exiles, including a family of Nethinim and a family of Solomon’s servants.
Definition
Giddel was the name of heads of families among the returning exiles. One Giddel headed a family of Nethinim, and another headed a family of Solomon’s servants.
Biblical Usage
The families of Giddel were listed among those who returned from Babylon to Judah.
Historical Background
The name means “very great” or “stout.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(very great).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gid'-el (giddel, "very great," "stout"):</p><p>(1) The name of the head of a family of Nethinim (Ezr 2:47 = Ne 7:49 = /APC 1Esdras 5:30 (here as Cathua)).</p><p>(2) The name of the head of a family of Solomon's servants (Ezr 2:56 = Ne 7:58 = /APC 1Esdras 5:33 (here Isdael)).</p>