Hasadiah חֲסַדְיָה

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A descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.

Who is Hasadiah in the Bible?

Hasadiah was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin) of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 3:20. He was the son of Zerubbabel, the leader who guided the Jewish people's return from Babylonian exile and oversaw the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple. Beyond his inclusion in the royal genealogy, no other biographical details about Hasadiah are provided in Scripture. His significance lies in representing the continuity of the Davidic line through the exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant with the house of David even during Israel's darkest period.

Biography

Hasadiah was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin) of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the royal line of Judah recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. Hasadiah was one of the sons of Zerubbabel, who was a key figure in the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. No other information is provided about Hasadiah in the Bible. (1Ch.3.20).

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:20

    "and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed."

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Named Hebrew חֲסַדְיָה
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Hasadiah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

In the King James Version (1Ch 9:7) for HASSENUAH (which see).

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