Father of Jedidah who was mother of King Josiah of Judah
Adaiah
Named in 1 verse of 2 Kings, first in 2 Kings 22:1.
עֲדָיָ֫הוּAdaiah
The name means “the witness of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Jedidah
About Adaiah Written by AI
Adaiah is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:1 as the father of Jedidah who was mother of King Josiah of Judah. Adaiah came from Bozkath, a town in the Shephelah region of Judah. Jedidah's husband and Josiah's father was Amon, who reigned as king of Judah for two years before being assassinated by his servants (2 Kings 21:19 to 23). Josiah became king at the age of eight and reigned for thirty-one years in Jerusalem (2 Kings 22:1). He is known for his religious reforms and his commitment to following the laws of God. During his reign, the Book of the Law was discovered in the temple, leading to a renewal of the covenant and the celebration of the Passover (2Kings 22-23). Although Adaiah is only briefly mentioned as Josiah's mother, her inclusion in the narrative highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the royal dynasty of Judah. It also provides a geographical connection to the town of Bozkath, indicating the diverse origins of the mothers of Judean kings.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.