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Eden
pleasure; delight
עֵ֫דֶן
Eden (Hebrew: עֵ֫דֶן) means “pleasure; delight”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In 2025 it was given to 3,913 children in the United States, ranking 70. Use is rising. Around 63,400 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abdi in 2 Chronicles 29.
Which Eden?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Eden
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Eden
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 3,913 | Rising |
| All-time total | 63,400 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 3,913 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Chronicles 29:12 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 31:15 |
| Cross-references | 18 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Abdi co-occurrence Appears with Abdi in 2 Chronicles 29.
- Shecaniah co-occurrence Appears with Shecaniah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jeshua co-occurrence Appears with Jeshua in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Miniamin co-occurrence Appears with Miniamin in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Shemaiah co-occurrence Appears with Shemaiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Azariah co-occurrence Appears with Azariah in 2 Chronicles 29.
- Jehallelel co-occurrence Appears with Jehallelel in 2 Chronicles 29.
- Amariah co-occurrence Appears with Amariah in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
Eden, a Levite from the family of Joah, assisted in the cleansing of the temple during Hezekiah's reign.
The biblical story
Eden is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is identified as a member of the family of Joah, which was a Levitical clan.
The context of this passage is Hezekiah's reformation of the religious practices in Judah. Upon ascending to the throne, Hezekiah opened the doors of the temple and ordered the Levites to cleanse and sanctify it, as it had been neglected and defiled during the reign of his father, Ahaz (2Ch.29.3-5).
In response to the king's command, the Levites, including Eden, gathered to cleanse the temple. They removed all the unclean items, carried them to the Kidron Valley, and purified the temple according to the Law of Moses (2Ch.29.15-16).
Eden's participation in this cleansing process highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the sanctity of the temple and assisting in the restoration of proper worship practices. The mention of his family clan, Joah, suggests that specific Levitical families had designated duties within the temple service.
Apart from this brief mention, no further information is provided about Eden or his specific role in the temple cleansing. His inclusion in the narrative emphasizes the collective effort of the Levites in supporting Hezekiah's religious reforms and their dedication to restoring the temple and its services.
Key verses
Eden appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:
2 Chronicles 29:12
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2 Chronicles (1)
- 2 Chronicles 29:12