Lexical Definition

‎יוֹיָדָע‎ Yôwyâdâʻ (yo-yaw-daw') Joiada ^N:N-M-P
a form of ‎יְהוֹיָדָע‎

Jehoiada, Joiada.

• § Joiada or Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows"
• Jojada, the name of two Israelites

1) son of Paseah, who assisted to repair the old gate of Jerusalem
2) son of the high priest Eliashib in the time of Nehemiah

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.6
• son of: Paseah (פָּסֵחַ)

Profile

Male • Returned builder • Son of Paseah, who repaired the Old Gate

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Joiada, the son of Paseah, repaired the Old Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah (Neh.3.6).

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.6;
• only referred to as Joiada יוֹיָדָע;
• a son of Paseah פָּסֵחַ.

Joiada, the son of Paseah, is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:6 as one of the individuals who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls during the time of Nehemiah. He is specifically noted for repairing the Old Gate, which was one of the gates in the city wall. The rebuilding of the walls was a significant project undertaken by the Jewish community after their return from Babylonian exile. It was essential for the security and restoration of Jerusalem as the center of Jewish religious and cultural life. Joiada's contribution to this effort demonstrates his commitment to the well-being of his community and his willingness to work alongside others to achieve a common goal.

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Related Profiles:

• Paseah (father)