Eglah
Eglah was one of David's wives and the mother of his son Ithream, born in Hebron.
The name Eglah means “heifer; chariot; round”
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Summary
A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 3:5; only referred to as Eglah (עֶגְלָה); wife of David; mother of Ithream.
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Alternative names
- עֶגְלָהEglah
Mentions
- …and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron.
- …the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.