Pedaiah פְּדָיָהוּ
Father of Zebidah, mother of King Jehoiakim
Who is Pedaiah in the Bible?
Pedaiah was the father of Zebidah, who became the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah, according to 2 Kings 23:36. Very little is known about Pedaiah himself, as he is mentioned only in connection with his daughter's lineage to the throne. His significance in biblical history is primarily genealogical, establishing the maternal line of Jehoiakim, a king whose reign was marked by political turmoil and foreign domination under both Egypt and Babylon. Though Pedaiah's own actions and life are not recorded, his place in Judah's royal genealogy connects him to one of the kingdom's most turbulent periods.
Biography
Pedaiah was the father of Zebidah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah, according to 2Ki.23.36. Zebidah was from Rumah, but no other details are given about Pedaiah. Jehoiakim was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt after he deposed Jehoiakim's younger brother Jehoahaz. Jehoiakim's reign was characterized by political turmoil, as Judah came under the domination of Egypt and then Babylon. The brief mention of Pedaiah provides some genealogical background for Jehoiakim.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 23:36
"Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּדָיָהוּ |