Lexical Definition
יֶהְדַי Yehday (yeh-dah'-ee) Jahdai N:N-M-P
perhaps from a form corresponding to יְהוּד; Judaistic
Jehdai.
- Jehdai, an Israelite
Jahdai "whom he will place"
1) one of the family of Caleb
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יָהְדָּ֑י | Jahdai | 1Chr.2.47 |
| Ιαδί | of Jahdai | LXX.1Chr.2.47 |
Extended Information
- A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47
- wife of: Caleb (כָּלֵב)
- mother of: Regem (רֶגֶם), Jotham (יוֹתָם), Geshan (גֵּישָׁן), Pelet (פֶּלֶט), Ephah (עֵיפָה) and Shaaph (שַׁעַף)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יַהְדַּי] proper name, masculine one of the family of Caleb (according to Thes = יהדיה, ׳י leads compare Ol§ 277 h, p. 621; but dubious) יַהְדָּ֑י 1Chr 2:47 (Baer; and elsewhere יֶהְדָּ֑י). הֹדֹה see הוד.
יַהִדַּי, יֶהְדַּי proper name, masculine see below הדה
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:47 |
Profile
Female • Wife of Caleb • Descendant of Caleb, son of Jephunneh.
Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jahdai was one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh (1Ch.2.47).
- A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47;
- only referred to as Jahdai יֶהְדַי;
- wife of Caleb כָּלֵב;
- mother of Regem רֶגֶם, Jotham יוֹתָם, Geshan גֵּישָׁן, Pelet פֶּלֶט, Ephah עֵיפָה and Shaaph שַׁעַף.
Jahdai is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 2:47 as one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. This passage is part of a larger genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, focusing particularly on the descendants of Hezron, one of the sons of Perez (1Ch.2.3-55).
Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, is known for his faithfulness to the Lord during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness (Num.14.24, Jos.14.6-14). He was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan, and along with Joshua, he brought back a positive report and encouraged the people to trust in the Lord (Num.13.30, 14.6-9).
In 1 Chronicles 2, several of Caleb's descendants are listed, including his sons and grandsons. Jahdai is mentioned among these descendants (1Ch.2.47), indicating that he was part of Caleb's lineage and a member of the tribe of Judah.
No other specific details are provided about Jahdai's life, occupation, or role within the family or tribe. His inclusion in this genealogical record, however, serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Judah.
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