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Jidlaph

יִדְלָף/JID-laff/

“He weeps or tearful”

Summary

The seventh son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, by his wife Milcah.

☩Genealogical Record

Jidlaph is mentioned only in Genesis 22:22 as one of the eight sons born to Nahor by Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Jidlaph Abraham's nephew and a cousin to Isaac. The name means 'weeping' or 'tearful,' though the reason for this designation is unknown. Like his brothers, Jidlaph became the ancestor of an Aramaean clan or tribe in the region of Mesopotamia where Nahor's family remained after Abraham departed for Canaan.

Key verses:Genesis 22:22

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

22:22

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jidlaph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Jidlaph," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jidlaph," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).