Maadiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Maadiah in the Bible?
A priest who returned with Zerubbabel, mentioned in Nehemiah 12:5 and also occurring in the form 'Moadiah' in Nehemiah 12:17.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Maadiah clarifies the specific lineage of priests responsible for restoring temple worship and maintaining genealogical records during the early Persian period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Maadiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Maadiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Maadiah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 12:5Nehemiah 12:17
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
"Maadiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/maadiah/