Igal

Igal was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah.

The name Igal means “redeemed; defiled”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:22; only referred to as Igal (יִגְאָל); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Hattush, Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Bariah Hattush Neariah Shaphat

Alternative names

יִגְאָלIgal

Mentions

1 Chronicles 3:22
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.