Father of Zebidah, mother of King Jehoiakim
Pedaiah
Named in 1 verse of 2 Kings, first in 2 Kings 23:36.
פְּדָיָהוּPedaiah
The name means “redemption of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
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- Zebidah
About Pedaiah Written by AI
Pedaiah was the father of Zebidah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah, according to 2 Kings 23:36. Zebidah was from Rumah, but no other details are given about Pedaiah. Jehoiakim was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt after he deposed Jehoiakim's younger brother Jehoahaz. Jehoiakim's reign was characterized by political turmoil, as Judah came under the domination of Egypt and then Babylon. The brief mention of Pedaiah provides some genealogical background for Jehoiakim.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Pedaiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Redemption of the Lord. (1.) The father of Zebudah, who was the wife of Josiah and mother of king Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:36).
(2.) The father of Zerubbabel (1 Chr. 3:17-19).
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(3.). The father of Joel, ruler of the half-tribe of Manasseh (1 Chr. 27:20).
(4.) Neh. 3:25.
(5.) A Levite (8:4).
(6.) A Benjamite (11:7).
(7.) A Levite (13:13).
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
- 2 Kings 23:36
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.
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