Jidlaph יִדְלָ֑ף
Son of Nahor and Milcah
Who is Jidlaph in the Bible?
Jidlaph was Abraham's nephew, born to Nahor and Milcah in Paddan Aram (Genesis 22:22). He was one of eight sons listed in this genealogical passage, which documents the descendants of Abraham's brother Nahor. Though Jidlaph receives only this single mention in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the extended family connections of Abraham and helps establish the lineage of the patriarchal family during the time of the patriarchs.
Biography
Jidlaph is mentioned in Gen.22.22 as one of the eight sons of Nahor and Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Jidlaph Abraham's nephew. The passage lists the children born to Nahor and Milcah in Paddan Aram, providing insight into Abraham's extended family.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uz Early PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- Buz Tribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- Kemuel MaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- Chesed Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- Hazo Early PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- Pildash Early PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- Bethuel Early PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- Tebah Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Gaham Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- Tahash Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Maacah MaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 22:22
"Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִדְלָ֑ף |