דּוֹדַי (do.day)
do.day
Dodai
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Dodai, meaning "loving" or "amorous," identifies a specific military leader during Israel’s United Monarchy. He appears in the genealogical records as the father of Eleazar and is distinguished as an Ahohite who commanded the second month’s division of King David’s army (1 Chronicles 27:4).
Lexical sources note that Dodai is likely the same individual referred to as Dodo in earlier accounts, such as his mention alongside other mighty warriors in 2 Samuel 23:9. This textual variation highlights how personal names were sometimes adapted or recorded differently across biblical traditions while referring to the same historical figure.
Though brief, this entry preserves the memory of a loyal commander whose service helped organize David’s royal guard. The name itself reflects a personal quality, anchoring a military role in human identity rather than abstract title.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Dodai appears briefly in Scripture, identifying a military leader during King David’s reign. His name means "loving" or "amorous," which offers a gentle reminder that even those serving in demanding roles carry personal qualities of affection and care. This detail humanizes the biblical record, showing that faithfulness often involves both duty and heart.
When we read about Dodai commanding a division of David’s army, we see how ordinary people are used by God to maintain order and justice. His service was not just about strength but also about loyalty and organization. In our own lives, whether in work or family, we can trust that God values faithful stewardship, no matter how small the role may seem.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Dodai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דּוֹדַ֤י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 27:4
Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite and his division, and Mikloth the ruler; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
This verse highlights Dodai’s specific role in organizing David’s military structure, showing how individual faithfulness contributes to the broader community’s stability.