Hodevah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hodevah in the Bible?
A Levite and founder of a Levite family, seventy-four of whom returned from exile with Zerubbabel in 538 BC. The name is also recorded as Hodaviah and Hodeiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hodevah clarifies the specific lineage of Levitical families responsible for temple service and musical leadership in the restored community, illustrating the organizational structure of post-exilic Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hodevah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hodevah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hodevah clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hodevah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hodevah/