Jehdeiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jehdeiah in the Bible?
Jehdeiah was a Levite, head of the family of Shubael and an officer of David.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jehdeiah clarifies the administrative structure of David's reign, showing how Levitical families were integrated into the royal bureaucracy to manage temple and civic duties.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jehdeiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jehdeiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jehdeiah 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
"Jehdeiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jehdeiah/