Jadau
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jadau in the Bible?
In Ezra 10:43, Jadau is listed among the Israelites who had taken foreign wives and subsequently put them away. The Revised Version margin identifies this name with 'Jaddai' found in 1 Esdras 9:35.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying individuals like Jadau provides concrete evidence of the strict enforcement of endogamy during the Persian period, illustrating the community's effort to maintain distinct religious and ethnic boundaries after the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jadau reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jadau in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jadau clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:43
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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
"Jadau." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jadau/