Pedaiah פְּדָיָהוּ
Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the exile
Who is Pedaiah in the Bible?
Pedaiah was a Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:7. He appears in a census list of people from various tribes who returned to inhabit Jerusalem after the Jewish people's captivity in Babylon. His inclusion in this roster indicates that Pedaiah was among the initial group of returnees who helped restore the Jewish community and religious life in the post-exilic period. The resettlement of Jerusalem represented a crucial turning point in Jewish history, marking the beginning of the restoration of the temple and the reestablishment of worship practices.
Biography
Pedaiah was a Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, according to Neh.11.7. He is mentioned in a list of people from various tribes who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile. The resettlement of Jerusalem was an important step in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in the post-exilic period. Pedaiah's inclusion in this list suggests he was part of the initial group that returned to establish a presence in the city.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:7
"From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּדָיָהוּ |