Zidkijah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zidkijah in the Bible?
Zidkijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'The Lord is righteous'. He is identified in the Book of Nehemiah as one of the officials who signed a covenant agreement.
SIGNIFICANCE
His inclusion in the list of signatories demonstrates the collective responsibility and administrative organization of the returned exiles as they re-established religious and social order in Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zidkijah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zidkijah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zidkijah 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
"Zidkijah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zidkijah/