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Jahdai
Jahdai
יַהְדַּי yeh.day
Jahdai (Hebrew: יַהְדַּי, yeh.day) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:47. In 2025 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Appears with Ephah in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jahdai
son of Jephunneh; father of Geshan; father of Jotham
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 6 | Falling |
| All-time total | 189 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 14 in 2016 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:47 |
Names connected to this one
- Pelet co-occurrence Appears with Pelet in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Ephah co-occurrence Appears with Ephah in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Regem co-occurrence Appears with Regem in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Jotham co-occurrence Appears with Jotham in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Geshan co-occurrence Appears with Geshan in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Shaaph co-occurrence Appears with Shaaph in 1 Chronicles 2.
Origin & meaning
A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47;
wife of: Caleb (H3612H);
mother of: Regem (H7276), Jotham (H3147I), Geshan (H1529), Pelet (H6404), Ephah (H5891I) and Shaaph (H8174)
§ Jahdai "whom he will place"
one of the family of Caleb
Jahdai was one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.
The biblical story
Jahdai is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.47 as one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. This passage is part of a larger genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, focusing particularly on the descendants of Hezron, one of the sons of Perez (1Ch.2.3-55).
Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, is known for his faithfulness to the Lord during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness (Num.14.24, Jos.14.6-14). He was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan, and along with Joshua, he brought back a positive report and encouraged the people to trust in the Lord (Num.13.30, 14.6-9).
In 1 Chronicles 2, several of Caleb's descendants are listed, including his sons and grandsons. Jahdai is mentioned among these descendants (1Ch.2.47), indicating that he was part of Caleb's lineage and a member of the tribe of Judah.
No other specific details are provided about Jahdai's life, occupation, or role within the family or tribe. His inclusion in this genealogical record, however, serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Judah.
Key verses
Jahdai appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
1 Chronicles 2:47
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:47