Lexical Definition

‎הוֹדַוְיָה‎ Hôwdavyâh (ho-dav-yaw') Hodaviah ^N:N-M-P
from ‎הוֹד‎ and ‎יָהּ‎; majesty of Jah

Hodaviah.

• § Hodaviah = "praise ye Jehovah"
• Hodavjah, the name of three Israelites

1) a man of Manasseh, one of the heads of the half tribe on the east of Jordan
2) a man of Benjamin, son of Has-senuah
3) a Levite, who seems to have given his name to an important family in the tribe

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.24

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎הוֺדַוְיָה‎, ‎הוֺדַוְיָהוּ‎, ‎הודיוהו‎ proper name, masculine see below ‎ידה‎.

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Male • Manasseh leader • A leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodaviah was one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the time of King David.

• A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.24;
• only referred to as Hodaviah הוֹדַוְיָה.

Hodaviah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:24 as one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh, along with Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, and Jahdiel. These men were described as brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their families.

The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River, in the region of Gilead and Bashan. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders.

As a leader of his tribe, Hodaviah would have had responsibilities in military, political, and social matters. He would have been involved in decision-making, conflict resolution, and the overall well-being of his people.

The mention of Hodaviah and the other leaders in this passage highlights the importance of strong leadership within the tribes of Israel, especially during the time of King David when the nation was facing numerous challenges and enemies.

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