Isdael
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Isdael in the Bible?
Isdael is mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:33 and is also referred to as Giddel in Ezra 2:56.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Isdael as Giddel helps readers reconcile textual variations between the Masoretic Text of Ezra and the Septuagint-based text of 1 Esdras regarding the genealogy of post-exilic servants.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Isdael reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Isdael in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Isdael clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:56
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Isdael." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/isdael/