Jedaiah יְדָיָה
Descendant of Simeon
Who is Jedaiah in the Bible?
Jedaiah was a descendant of Simeon mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:37. He is identified as the son of Shimri within the tribal lineage of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond his appearance in this genealogy, no additional details about his life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical record serves to document the family lines of the tribe of Simeon during the biblical period.
Biography
Jedaiah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.37 as part of a genealogy of the descendants of Simeon. He is listed as the son of Shimri, but no further information is provided about his life or role within the tribe of Simeon. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and highlights some of the notable individuals and families within the tribe.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:37
"and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah)."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְדָיָה |