Repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall
Jedaiah
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:10.
יְדָיָהJedaiah
The name means “the hand of the Lord; confessing the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Harumaph
About Jedaiah Written by AI
Jedaiah is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:10 as one of the individuals who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is described as making repairs to a section of the wall next to his house. The fact that Jedaiah worked on the wall near his own residence suggests that he had a personal stake in the security and restoration of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3 records the various individuals and groups who contributed to the rebuilding effort, highlighting the unity and dedication of the Jewish people in restoring their city after returning from Babylonian exile.
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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
- Nehemiah 3:10
next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.