Lexical Definition

‎יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ‎ Yechdîyâhûw (yekh-dee-yaw'-hoo) Jehdeiah ^N:N-M-P
from ‎יַחַד‎ and ‎יָהּ‎; unity of Jah

Jehdeiah.

• § Jehdeiah = "Jehovah is unity"
• Jechdijah, the name of two Israelites

1) a Levite in the time of David
2) a Meronothite, officer of David in charge of the she-asses

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.20
• son of: Shebuel (שְׁבוּאֵל)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ‎ proper name, masculine (May ‎׳‎‎י‎ give joy!)

1. a Levite 1Chr 24:20, ᵐ5 Ιεδεια, ᵐ5^L Ιαδαια.

2. officer of David 1Chr 27:30 ᵐ5 Ιαδ(α)ιας.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Son of Shebuel • Levite descendant of Amram during David's reign

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehdeiah was a Levite descendant of Amram who served during the reign of King David.

• A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.20;
• only referred to as Jehdeiah יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ;
• a son of Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵל.

Jehdeiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:20 as a descendant of Amram, who was a Levite. This chapter describes the divisions of the Levites and their duties during the reign of King David. Jehdeiah is listed among the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple. The text does not provide any further details about Jehdeiah's specific role or responsibilities. However, his inclusion in this list suggests that he was a member of the Levitical family and participated in the various tasks assigned to the Levites in the temple service.

All entries for Jehdeiah: יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ

Related Profiles:

• Shebuel (father)