Igal

About Igal

Igal is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.3.22 as one of the descendants of King David. He is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile.

In the genealogy, Igal is mentioned as one of the six sons of Shecaniah, who was a descendant of Jeconiah. The other sons of Shecaniah mentioned in the verse are Shemaiah, Hattush, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.

The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, focusing on his descendants who were kings of Judah, as well as those who continued the lineage after the Babylonian exile. The inclusion of Igal in this genealogy suggests that he was part of the royal family and held a place of importance in the lineage of David.

However, apart from this brief mention, no other details are provided about Igal's life, his role within the family, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him. The purpose of the genealogy is primarily to establish the continuity of David's lineage and to highlight the enduring significance of the Davidic dynasty in the history of Israel.

The name Igal means "he redeems" or "God redeems" in Hebrew, reflecting the spiritual heritage and hope of redemption that was associated with the Davidic line.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.