Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָע
Overseer in the house of the Lord
Who is Jehoiada in the Bible?
Jehoiada was an overseer appointed to serve in the house of the Lord during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 29:26 within a letter from the false prophet Shemaiah to the priest Zephaniah, where Shemaiah criticizes Zephaniah for failing to rebuke Jeremiah and for allowing Jehoiada to hold his position of authority in the temple. Though the Bible provides few details about Jehoiada's background or specific duties, his mention in this letter indicates he was a recognized figure in Jerusalem's religious establishment. His role as an overseer underscores the various levels of temple administration that existed during the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah.
Biography
Jehoiada is mentioned in Jer.29.26 as an overseer in the house of the Lord. In a letter sent from the false prophet Shemaiah to the priest Zephaniah, Shemaiah criticizes Zephaniah for not rebuking Jeremiah and appointing Jehoiada as an overseer in the temple. The context suggests that Jehoiada was a contemporary of Jeremiah and held a position of authority in the temple. However, the text does not provide any further details about Jehoiada's background, his specific duties, or his relationship with Jeremiah. The mention of his name in this letter indicates that he was a known figure in the religious establishment of Jerusalem during the time of the prophet Jeremiah.
In Scripture
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- Jeremiah 29:26
"‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹיָדָע |