Bible Dictionary
Eglah
Eglah was one of David’s wives and the mother of Ithream. She is listed among David’s wives during his reign at Hebron.
Definition
Eglah was one of David’s wives during his reign in Hebron and the mother of Ithream. Her name means “heifer.” A Jewish tradition identified her with Michal, but the supplied accounts do not establish that identification as fact.
Biblical Usage
Eglah appears in the lists of David’s wives and sons, specifically as the mother of Ithream.
Historical Background
The sources place her marriage to David during his reign at Hebron and give the date as approximately 1055 BC.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A heifer, one of David’s wives, and mother of Ithream (2 Sam. 3:5; 1 Chr. 3:3). According to a Jewish tradition she was Michal.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a heifer), one of David’s wives during his reign in Hebron. (2 Samuel 3:5; 1 Chronicles 3:3) (B.C. 1055.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>eg'-la (`eghlah, "heifer"):</p><p>Wife of David and mother of Ithream (2Sa 3:5 parallel 1Ch 3:3).</p>