Who was Jedaiah?

Priest in the temple.

The story of Jedaiah

Jedaiah - Priest
Jedaiah - Priest
Priest

Jedaiah was a biblical figure who lived during the time of the Babylonian captivity. He was the son of Jonathan, the son of Uzziel, and the brother of Jachin and Zebadiah. He was a descendant of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. Jedaiah is best known for his role in the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. He was one of the leaders of the Levites who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon and helped to rebuild the temple. He was also involved in the dedication of the temple and the celebration of the Passover. Jedaiah was also involved in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. He was one of the leaders of the Levites who helped to rebuild the walls and gates of the city. He was also involved in the dedication of the walls and the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jedaiah is remembered for his role in the rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. He was a leader of the Levites who helped to restore the city and the temple to its former glory. He is also remembered for his involvement in the dedication of the temple and the celebration of the Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Name meaning

Yahweh knows

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Priest

First mention

1 Chronicles 4:37

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

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Jedaiah in the Bible

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 24

Division of the Priests

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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Ezra

Chapter 2

Return of the Exiles to Jerusalem

The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 3

Rebuilding the Wall

The beginning of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, including the organization of the workers.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 7

The Completion of the Wall

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 12

Dedication of the Wall

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

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Zechariah

Chapter 6

A Vision of the Four Chariots

Zechariah has a vision of four chariots, symbolizing the Lord's power and judgment upon the earth.

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