Meronothite who helped repair Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah.
Jadon
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:7.
יָדוֹןJadon
About Jadon Written by AI
Jadon the Meronothite is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:7 as one of the people who participated in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. He is described as working alongside Melatiah the Gibeonite and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah. The Meronothites were inhabitants of Meronoth, a town believed to be located in the region of Gibeon, near Jerusalem. Jadon's involvement in the rebuilding project suggests that he was a skilled craftsman or laborer who contributed his expertise to the restoration of the city's defenses. Nehemiah 3 provides a detailed account of the various individuals and groups who were responsible for repairing specific sections of the wall. Jadon's inclusion in this list highlights the widespread participation of people from different towns and regions in the rebuilding effort, emphasizing the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish community during this time. No other specific details are provided about Jadon's life or personal characteristics. His contribution to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, however, demonstrates his commitment to the restoration of the city and the strengthening of the Jewish community in the face of opposition and challenges.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Judge, a Meronothite who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:7).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.