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Magdiel
declaring God; chosen fruit of God
מַגְדִּיאֵל mag.di.el
Magdiel (Hebrew: מַגְדִּיאֵל, mag.di.el) means “declaring God; chosen fruit of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 14 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Esau in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Magdiel
son of Isaac
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 14 | Rising |
| All-time total | 634 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 32 in 2001 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:43 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:54 |
| Cross-references | 13 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Israel attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Isaac.
- Iram co-occurrence Appears with Iram in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Esau co-occurrence Appears with Esau in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Ishmael root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Israel root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Rachel root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Hazael root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Daniel root Shares the element -el, “God”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.43
§ Magdiel = "prince of God"
a descendant of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom
Magdiel was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac.
The biblical story
Magdiel is mentioned in the lists of Edomite chiefs found in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1. He is identified as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.36.43; 1Ch.1.54). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea. The lists of Edomite chiefs provide a record of the political and social structure of Edom, highlighting the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership. Magdiel's inclusion in these lists suggests that he held a position of authority and influence within the Edomite community. However, no further details are provided about his personal life, achievements, or the specific period of his leadership. The mention of Magdiel in these genealogical records serves to establish the continuity of Esau's descendants and their role in the history of the region.
Key verses
Magdiel appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.
Genesis 36:43 -
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.
1 Chronicles 1:54
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Genesis (1)
- Genesis 36:43
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:54