Bible Dictionary

Eglah

The name Eglah means “heifer; chariot; round”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A heifer, one of David’s wives, and mother of Ithream (2 Sam. 3:5; 1 Chr. 3:3). According to a Jewish tradition she was Michal.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(a heifer), one of David’s wives during his reign in Hebron. (2 Samuel 3:5; 1 Chronicles 3:3) (B.C. 1055.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

eg'-la (`eghlah, "heifer"):

Wife of David and mother of Ithream (2Sa 3:5 parallel 1Ch 3:3).