A descendant of Benjamin
Adaiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:21.
עֲדָיָ֫הוּAdaiah
The name means “the witness of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shimei
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Adaiah Written by AI
Adaiah is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:21). He is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, who was a descendant of Benjamin through his son Bela. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of Benjamin, providing a detailed account of his descendants. The mention of Adaiah within this context serves to highlight the family lines within the tribe of Benjamin. No further information is given about Adaiah's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy primarily serves to provide a comprehensive record of Benjamin's descendants and to establish the lineage of the tribe.
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
- 1 Chronicles 8:21
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.