Jehdeiah יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ
Levite descendant of Amram during David's reign
Who is Jehdeiah in the Bible?
Jehdeiah was a Levite and descendant of Amram who served during the reign of King David. He appears in 1 Chronicles 24:20 within a list of Levites appointed to specific divisions of temple service. While the biblical text does not specify his exact duties or responsibilities, his inclusion among the appointed Levites indicates he held an official role in the temple's religious functions. As a member of the Levitical priesthood, Jehdeiah was part of the organized system David established to manage worship and temple duties among God's people.
Biography
Jehdeiah is mentioned in 1Ch.24.20 as a descendant of Amram, who was a Levite. This chapter describes the divisions of the Levites and their duties during the reign of King David. Jehdeiah is listed among the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple. The text does not provide any further details about Jehdeiah's specific role or responsibilities. However, his inclusion in this list suggests that he was a member of the Levitical family and participated in the various tasks assigned to the Levites in the temple service.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:20
"Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ |