Nedabiah נְדַבְיָה
Descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah
Who is Nedabiah in the Bible?
Nedabiah was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin) of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 3:18. He was likely born during the Babylonian exile after Nebuchadnezzar deposed and exiled Jeconiah in 597 BC. The name Nedabiah means "Yahweh has impelled" or "Yahweh is bountiful," reflecting the faith of the exiled community. While the Bible provides no other details about his life, offspring, or specific roles, his inclusion in the genealogy demonstrates that the royal line of David persisted through the exile, maintaining hope for restoration of the kingdom.
Biography
Nedabiah is listed among the descendants of King Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin) of Judah (1Ch.3.18). Jeconiah was deposed and exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in 597 BC (2Ki.24.10-16). The sons mentioned in the genealogy, including Nedabiah, were likely born during the exile in Babylon. The name Nedabiah means "Yahweh has impelled" or "Yahweh is bountiful". No other details are given about Nedabiah's life, offspring, or any roles he may have had among the exiled community. He was part of the royal lineage of David that continued in exile.
Family
Siblings
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Shenazzar Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of JudahView full profile →
- Jekamiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShallumSon of Shallum, a descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hoshama Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielA descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְדַבְיָה |
Nedabiah
ference to Christ's use of the proverb: "It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom