Jahdo יַחְדּוֹ

Male Tribe of Gad H3163 1 book

Son of Buz, a Gadite

Who is Jahdo in the Bible?

Jahdo was a son of Buz and a descendant of the tribe of Gad, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:14 as a clan head among the Gadites. He lived during the reigns of King Jotham of Judah and King Jeroboam II of Israel, indicating he held a leadership position within his tribe during that period. The biblical text provides no additional details about his life, accomplishments, or specific responsibilities as a clan leader, making him one of many genealogical figures whose primary significance lies in establishing the lineage and tribal structure of ancient Israel.

Biography

Jahdo is mentioned in 1Ch.5.14 as a son of Buz, who was a descendant of Gad. He is listed among the clan heads of the Gadites during the reign of King Jotham of Judah and King Jeroboam II of Israel. This suggests that Jahdo held a leadership position within the tribe of Gad during this period. The biblical text does not provide any further details about Jahdo's life or specific role as a clan head.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 5:14

    "These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew יַחְדּוֹ
Encyclopedia Article

Jahdo

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

Ge 46:14; Nu 26:26, a "son" (i.e. clan) of Zebulun.

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