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Jidlaph, a son of Nahor and Milcah, was Abraham's nephew.
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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.
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(weeping), a son of Nahor. (Genesis 22:22)
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JID'LAPH (weeping), a son of Nahor, and nephew of Abraham. Gen 22:22.
JID'LAPH (weeping), a son of Nahor, and nephew of Abraham. Gen 22:22.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3044
Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”
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