יִדּוֹ (yid.do)
yid.do
Iddo
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Iddo, meaning "timely" or "lovely," appears only twice in Scripture, identifying two distinct men from different eras of Israel’s history. In 1 Chronicles 27:21, he is the son of Zechariah and a leader over the half-tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan during King David’s reign. This Iddo represents the organized military structure of the united monarchy.
The second occurrence in Ezra 10:43 identifies a different man with the same name, a descendant who took a foreign wife during the post-exilic restoration. Both instances highlight ordinary individuals within the broader narrative of God’s people, showing how common names persisted across generations despite shifting political and spiritual circumstances.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Iddo appears in Scripture to mark ordinary people who held significant roles during major transitions in Israel’s history. In one instance, a leader named Iddo managed resources for half the tribe of Manasseh under King David, ensuring that military and civic duties were carried out with order. This shows how God uses dedicated individuals to maintain stability within His community.
Centuries later, another man with the same name is listed among those who returned from exile and faced difficult decisions about their families. His presence in the record reminds us that faithfulness often looks like quiet obedience in everyday life. Whether leading troops or navigating post-exilic reforms, these men reflect a steadfast commitment to their community’s well-being.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jaddai1×
- Iddo1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יַדַּ֥י1×
- יִדּ֖וֹ1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 10:43
Of the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, Joel, and Benaiah.
Here, Iddo is named among those who confessed to taking foreign wives, highlighting the personal cost of obedience during the post-exilic restoration.