Tobadonijah טוֹב אֲדֹנִיָּה
Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law
Who is Tobadonijah in the Bible?
Tobadonijah was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat of Judah to teach the Book of the Law throughout the cities of Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 17:8. He was part of a delegation that included other Levites such as Shemaiah, Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. This teaching mission was central to Jehoshaphat's religious reforms, aimed at strengthening the spiritual and moral foundation of his kingdom by ensuring the people understood and followed God's Law. Though little is known about Tobadonijah personally, his role exemplifies the vital function Levites played in instructing Israel in God's commandments during periods of spiritual renewal.
Biography
Tobadonijah is mentioned in 2Ch.17.8 as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat of Judah to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. He was part of a delegation that included other Levites, such as Shemaiah, Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, as well as the priests Elishama and Jehoram. This teaching mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual and moral foundation of his kingdom. The Levites were responsible for instructing the people in the Law of God and ensuring that they understood and followed its precepts.
In Scripture
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- 2 Chronicles 17:8
"accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | טוֹב אֲדֹנִיָּה |