Jedaiah יְדַעְיָה
Priest who returned with Zerubbabel
Who is Jedaiah in the Bible?
Jedaiah was a priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel following the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 12:7). He is listed among the priests involved in the restoration of temple worship after the Jewish people's return from captivity. Jedaiah appears again in Nehemiah 12:21 during the time of Joiakim the high priest, indicating that he and his descendants maintained priestly duties across multiple generations in the post-exilic period. His repeated mention in these genealogical and administrative records underscores the significance of his family line in preserving the continuity of temple service and spiritual leadership in the restored Jewish community.
Biography
Jedaiah is mentioned in Neh.12.7 and Neh.12.21 as one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, the leader of the first group of exiles to return from Babylon. In verse 7, he is listed among the priests who came back to Jerusalem, indicating his role in the restoration of temple worship and the spiritual life of the community. In verse 21, Jedaiah is mentioned again in the context of the priests who served during the time of Joiakim, the high priest. This suggests that Jedaiah and his descendants continued to serve as priests in the generations following the return from exile. The repeated mention of Jedaiah in the context of the post-exilic priesthood highlights the importance of his family in maintaining the priestly duties and the continuity of temple service.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 12:7
"Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:21
"of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְדַעְיָה |