Magdiel
Magdiel was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac.
The name Magdiel means “declaring God; chosen fruit of God”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:43; only referred to as Magdiel (מַגְדִּיאֵל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מַגְדִּיאֵלMagdiel
Mentions
- Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.
- Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.