Jehdeiah יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ
Officer in charge of King David's donkeys
Who is Jehdeiah in the Bible?
Jehdeiah the Meronothite was an official in King David's administration who served as the officer in charge of the royal donkeys, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:30. This role placed him among the kingdom's various administrators responsible for managing different aspects of David's reign and resources. Jehdeiah's position suggests he had expertise in animal husbandry, likely overseeing donkeys used for transportation and agricultural work throughout the kingdom. Though the biblical text provides no additional details about his background or other responsibilities, his inclusion in the list of David's officials indicates that even specialized roles managing the king's livestock were considered important positions worthy of record in the royal administration.
Biography
Jehdeiah the Meronothite is mentioned in 1Ch.27.30 as the officer in charge of King David's donkeys. This chapter lists the various officials and administrators who were responsible for overseeing different aspects of David's kingdom. Jehdeiah's specific role was to manage the king's donkeys, which were likely used for transportation and agricultural purposes. The fact that he was from Meronoth, a town believed to be located in Judah, suggests that he may have had expertise in animal husbandry. The text does not provide any further information about Jehdeiah's background or his other duties in the royal administration.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:30
"Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ |