Nedabiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nedabiah in the Bible?
Nedabiah was a son of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) and a member of the Davidic royal lineage, recorded in the genealogical list of 1 Chronicles 3:18.
SIGNIFICANCE
This record preserves the continuity of the Davidic line during the Babylonian exile, offering crucial genealogical context for understanding the royal ancestry referenced in post-exilic biblical literature.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nedabiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nedabiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nedabiah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 3:18
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
"Nedabiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nedabiah/