Jehozadak
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jehozadak in the Bible?
Jehozadak was a priest who was taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar II, and he is identified in biblical genealogies as the father of Jeshua (Joshua), the high priest who led the initial return to Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Jehozadak establishes the priestly lineage that legitimized the religious restoration of Jerusalem, illustrating the continuity of the Aaronic priesthood from the pre-exilic temple through the Babylonian exile to the rebuilding of the Second Temple.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jehozadak reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jehozadak in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jehozadak 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
"Jehozadak." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jehozadak/