Jeduthun

About Jeduthun Written by AI

Jeduthun is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Nehemiah 11:17 as a Levite who served in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian exile. In 1 Chronicles 9:16, he is described as a gatekeeper, belonging to the Levites who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and maintaining order. In Nehemiah 11:17, Jeduthun is identified as a singer, along with Bakbukiah and Abda, who led the thanksgiving songs in prayer. This suggests that he had a dual role in the post-exilic community, serving both as a gatekeeper and a musician in the temple. The text does not provide any further details about Jeduthun's life or his specific contributions to the rebuilding and restoration of Jerusalem after the exile. However, his mention in these passages highlights the importance of the Levites in maintaining the temple services and leading the worship of the community.

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 Jeduthun, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Lauder; praising, a Levite of the family of Merari, and one of the three masters of music appointed by David (1 Chr. 16:41, 42; 25:1-6). He is called in 2 Chr. 35:15 “the king’s seer.” His descendants are mentioned as singers and players on instruments (Neh. 11:17). He was probably the same as Ethan (1 Chr. 15:17, 19). In the superscriptions to Ps. 39, 62, and 77, the words “upon Jeduthun” probably denote a musical instrument; or they may denote the style or tune invented or introduced by Jeduthun, or that the psalm was to be sung by his choir.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.