יְהוֹעַדָּן (ye.ho.ad.din)
ye.ho.ad.din
Jehoaddan
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
The name Jehoaddan, or Jehoaddin in some translations, identifies a woman from the era of the Divided Monarchy who served as the wife of King Joash and the mother of King Amaziah of Judah (2 Kings 14:2). Her personal name carries a theophoric element, meaning "Jehovah delights," reflecting a common ancient practice of embedding devotion to Yahweh within individual identities.
Although she appears in only two verses in the Hebrew Bible, her mention anchors the royal lineage of Judah during a critical period. By recording her as Amaziah’s mother, the biblical text highlights the continuity of the Davidic line even when focusing on lesser-known figures. This brief reference preserves her place in the historical record without elaborating on her personal actions or character.
The variation between Jehoaddan and Jehoaddin illustrates minor textual differences in how ancient scribes recorded this specific name, yet both forms point to the same individual. Her inclusion underscores the importance of genealogical accuracy in the biblical narrative, ensuring that the connections between kings and their families remain clear for readers studying the history of Judah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jehoaddan means "Jehovah delights," a beautiful reminder that faith is woven into the very fabric of family life. Though she appears in only two brief verses, her inclusion shows that God cares about every generation, not just the famous kings. Her identity as the mother of Amaziah anchors the royal line during a time when Judah faced many challenges.
When we read these genealogies, we see that ordinary people play vital roles in God’s story. The slight variation between "Jehoaddin" and "Jehoaddan" in different books does not change her significance; it simply reflects how scribes recorded names over time. Her presence reminds us that our own families are part of a larger, divine narrative.
Even when the Bible mentions only a name, it affirms the value of each person in God’s eyes. We can find comfort in knowing that our ancestors, known and unknown, were held in His care. This continuity points to God’s faithfulness across generations, inviting us to trust Him with our own lives and families.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [was] Jehoaddan2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְהוֹעַדָּ֖ן1×
- יְהֽוֹעַדָּ֖ן1×
Key Verses
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II Kings 14:2
He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
This verse identifies Amaziah’s mother as Jehoaddin of Jerusalem, establishing her role in the royal lineage during a critical period of Judah's history.
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II Chronicles 25:1
Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan, of Jerusalem.
Here the name appears as Jehoaddan, showing how different biblical books record the same figure while maintaining the accuracy of the Davidic line.