(Heb. Giddel' גַּדֵּל, perhaps giant; Sept. Γεδδἠλ, Γαδδήλ, Σαδήλ ), the name of two men whose descendants or relatives (Bene-Giddel) returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel; perhaps Gibeonites (q.v.).
1. One of the Nethinim (Ezra 2:47; Nehemiah 7:49). B.C. ante 536.
2. One of "Solomon's servants," i.e., perhaps of the Canaanitish tribes enslaved by Solomon (Ezra 2:56; Nehemiah 7:58; compare 1 Kings 9:21). B.C. ante 536. (See SOLOMON).