Bible Dictionary
Igdaliah
Igdaliah was the father or ancestor of Hanan, whose family had a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah’s time.
Definition
Igdaliah was the ancestor or father of Hanan. He is associated with a family that possessed a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah’s time.
Biblical Usage
Igdaliah is mentioned in connection with Hanan and the temple chamber used by their family.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “Yah is great.” The supplied material does not establish whether Igdaliah was Hanan’s immediate father or a more distant ancestor.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah makes great), a prophet or holy man—“the man of God”—named once only, (Jeremiah 36:4) as the father of Hanan. (B.C. before 406.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ig-da-li'-a (yighdalyahu, "Yah is great"): Ancestor of certain persons who had a "chamber" in the temple in Jeremiah's time (Jer 35:4).</p>