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Jaddua
known
יַדּוּעַ yad.du.a
Jaddua (Hebrew: יַדּוּעַ, yad.du.a) means “known”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a priest. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Darius in Nehemiah 12.
Which Jaddua?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Jaddua
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Jaddua
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Nehemiah 10:21 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:22 |
| Cross-references | 7 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jonathan co-occurrence Appears with Jonathan in Nehemiah 12.
- Johanan co-occurrence Appears with Johanan in Nehemiah 12.
- Joiada co-occurrence Appears with Joiada in Nehemiah 12.
- Darius co-occurrence Appears with Darius in Nehemiah 12.
- Zadok co-occurrence Appears with Zadok in Nehemiah 10.
- Meshezabel co-occurrence Appears with Meshezabel in Nehemiah 10.
- Eliashib co-occurrence Appears with Eliashib in Nehemiah 12.
- Levi co-occurrence Appears with Levi in Nehemiah 12.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.21
§ Jaddua = "knowing"
1) one of the chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
2) son and successor in the high priesthood of Jonathan, Jeshua, or Johanan; the last of the high priests mentioned in the OT, probably living in the time of Alexander the Great
Jaddua was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel during Nehemiah's time.
The biblical story
Jaddua is mentioned in Neh.10.21 as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made by the people of Israel during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement to follow God's law, to avoid intermarriage with the surrounding nations, and to support the temple and its services (Neh.10.28-39).
The list of leaders who sealed the covenant includes priests, Levites, and heads of families, indicating the widespread support for the renewal of the covenant among the people. Jaddua's inclusion in this list suggests that he held a position of authority and influence within the community.
No other specific details are provided about Jaddua's life, family, or role. His participation in the sealing of the covenant, however, demonstrates his commitment to the spiritual and moral reformation of the Jewish community during the post-exilic period under Nehemiah's leadership.
Key verses
Jaddua appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Nehemiah 10:21
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Nehemiah (1)
- Nehemiah 10:21