Pedaiah פְּדָיָהוּ
Descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah
Who is Pedaiah in the Bible?
Pedaiah was a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah who was born during the Babylonian captivity, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 3:18-19. He was the son of Shealtiel and brother to Malchiram and Shenazzar, all children of the exiled king. According to 1 Chronicles 3:19, Pedaiah fathered Zerubbabel, the leader who would guide the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem after the captivity ended. The genealogical records suggest that Pedaiah may have served as Zerubbabel's legal father through a levirate marriage, which was a custom in ancient Israel. Though Pedaiah himself plays no active role in biblical narratives, his place in the genealogy of David's line demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving the royal lineage even through exile and captivity.
Biography
Pedaiah was a descendant of King Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah) of Judah, according to 1Ch.3.18-19. He was born during the Babylonian captivity after Jehoiachin was deposed and exiled by Nebuchadnezzar. Pedaiah's brothers included Shealtiel, Malchiram, and Shenazzar. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem. However, 1Ch.3.19 also lists Zerubbabel as the son of Pedaiah, suggesting that Pedaiah may have been Zerubbabel's legal father, possibly due to a levirate marriage.
Family
Siblings
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View 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 →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
- 1 Chronicles 3:19
"The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּדָיָהוּ |