Lexical Definition
יַדּוּעַ Yaddûwaʻ (yad-doo'-ah) Jaddua N:N-M-P
from יָדַע; knowing
Jaddua.
- § Jaddua = "knowing"
- Jaddua, the name of two Israelites
1) one of the chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
2) son and successor in the high priesthood of Jonathan, Jeshua, or Johanan; the last of the high priests mentioned in the OT, probably living in the time of Alexander the Great
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַדּֽוּעַ | Jaddua | Neh.10.21 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.21
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַדוּעַ
proper name, masculine 1. a chief of the people, one of those sealed Neh 10:22* ᵐ5L Ιεδδαυα.
2. a priest, probably the high priest in time of Alexander the Great Neh 12:11; Neh 12:22 ᵐ5 Ιαδου, ᵐ5L Ιεδδου (whence LagBN 113 reads יִדּוּעַ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 10:22* · 12:11 · 12:22 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • One of the leaders who sealed Nehemiah's covenant.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Jaddua was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel during Nehemiah's time (Neh.10.21).
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.21;
- only referred to as Jaddua יַדּוּעַ.
Jaddua is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:21 as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement to follow God's law, to avoid intermarriage with the surrounding nations, and to support the temple and its services (Neh.10.28-39).
The list of leaders who sealed the covenant includes priests, Levites, and heads of families, indicating the widespread support for the renewal of the covenant among the people. Jaddua's inclusion in this list suggests that he held a position of authority and influence within the community.
No other specific details are provided about Jaddua's life, family, or role. His participation in the sealing of the covenant, however, demonstrates his commitment to the spiritual and moral reformation of the Jewish community during the post-exilic period under Nehemiah's leadership.
All entries for Jaddua: יַדּוּעַ