Bible Dictionary

Magdiel

The name Magdiel means “declaring God; chosen fruit of God”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(prince of God), one of the "dukes" of Edom, descended from Esau. (Genesis 36:43; 1 Chronicles 1:54)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

mag'-di-el (maghdi'el; Ge 36:43, Septuagint: Codex Alexandrinus Metoduel; 1Ch 1:54; Codex Alexandrinus Mageduel; Codex Vaticanus Meduel): One of the "dukes" of Edom.