Overview
Giddel is mentioned as one of Solomon's servants whose family returned from the Babylonian exile. His descendants are listed among those who journeyed back to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple under the decree of King Cyrus. This return exemplifies God's promise to restore His people after judgment and exile.
Key Scriptures
"The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda, the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the children of Ami." (Ezra 2:55-57, NASB)
"Now when they came to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, some of the heads of fathers' households offered willingly for the house of God to set it up in its place." (Ezra 2:68, NASB)
Application
Giddel's descendants' return reminds us that God never abandons His people and restores those who trust in Him through repentance.