Jedaiah יְדָיָה
Repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall
Biography
Jedaiah is mentioned in Neh.3.10 as one of the individuals who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is described as making repairs to a section of the wall next to his house. The fact that Jedaiah worked on the wall near his own residence suggests that he had a personal stake in the security and restoration of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3 records the various individuals and groups who contributed to the rebuilding effort, highlighting the unity and dedication of the Jewish people in restoring their city after returning from Babylonian exile.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:10
"Next to them, Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house. Next to him, Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְדָיָה | H3042H |