Jedidah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jedidah in the Bible?
Mother of King Josiah of Judah, daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. She is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:1.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jedidah as the queen mother provides context for the royal lineage and familial support structure surrounding King Josiah during his religious reforms.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jedidah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jedidah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jedidah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Kings 22:1
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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
"Jedidah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jedidah/