יְהוֹעַדָּה (ye.ho.ad.dah)
ye.ho.ad.dah
Jehoaddah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Jehoaddah, meaning “Jehovah has adorned,” belongs to a man from the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the Divided Monarchy. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Saul through Jonathan. The text identifies him as the son of Ahaz and the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri.
Interestingly, this same individual is also referred to by the variant name Jarah in 1 Chronicles 9:42. This dual naming highlights the fluidity of personal names within biblical genealogies, where different traditions or scribes might preserve slightly different forms of the same identity while maintaining the core lineage.
As a proper noun with only one occurrence in this specific form, Jehoaddah serves as a link in the chain connecting the house of Saul to later generations. His inclusion underscores the chronicler’s careful attention to preserving tribal heritage and family lines, ensuring that even lesser-known figures remain part of Israel’s historical tapestry.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jehoaddah carries a beautiful meaning: Jehovah has adorned. In the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, we find this man listed as a descendant of Saul and Jonathan. While his story is not told in detail, his inclusion shows that God values every link in the chain of history.
These records remind us that our faith is built on real people and real families. Even those whose names appear only once are remembered by God. This offers comfort, knowing that no life is too small to be part of His plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jehoaddah1×
- Jehoaddah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְהוֹעַדָּ֔ה1×
- וִ/יהֽוֹעַדָּ֗ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:36
Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
This verse explicitly lists Jehoaddah as the son of Ahaz and father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, anchoring his place in the lineage.