Levite appointed as a treasurer by Nehemiah
Pedaiah
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 13:13.
פְּדָיָהוּPedaiah
The name means “redemption of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Pedaiah Written by AI
Pedaiah was a Levite whom Nehemiah appointed as one of the treasurers over the storehouses, according to Nehemiah 13:13. After discovering that the Levites had not been receiving their portions, Nehemiah appointed reliable men, including Pedaiah, to oversee the distribution of tithes and offerings to the Levites. This appointment suggests that Pedaiah was known for his integrity and trustworthiness. His role as a treasurer involved ensuring that the Levites received their due support for their service in the temple.
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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
- Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.
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