Descendant of Simeon
Jedaiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:37.
יְדָיָהJedaiah
The name means “the hand of the Lord; confessing the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jedaiah Written by AI
Jedaiah is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:37 as part of a genealogy of the descendants of Simeon. He is listed as the son of Shimri, but no further information is provided about his life or role within the tribe of Simeon. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and highlights some of the notable individuals and families within the tribe.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jedaiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
(1.) Invoker of Jehovah. The son of Shimri, a chief Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:37).
(2.) One of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem after the return from Babylon (Neh. 3:10).
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(3.) Knowing Jehovah. The chief of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:7).
(4.) A priest in Jerusalem after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:10).
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
- 1 Chronicles 4:37
and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.