נְדַבְיָה (ne.dav.yah)
ne.dav.yah
Nedabiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Nedabiah is a personal name found in only one verse, 1 Chronicles 3:18. It identifies him as a son of King Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah) and a brother to notable figures like Pedaiah and Shenazzar. This brief mention places him within the royal lineage of Judah during the period leading up to and following the Babylonian exile.
The name means "whom Jehovah impels." It combines the root ndb, suggesting impulse or willingness, with Yahweh. In this context, it likely reflects a belief that God was actively driving or guiding the course of the king’s family, even in times of national crisis and displacement.
Though Nedabiah himself has no recorded deeds, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the continuity of David’s line. The Chronicler carefully preserves these names, showing that the royal house survived despite political defeat. His name serves as a reminder that God’s purposes extend through generations, even when individuals remain largely unknown.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Nedabiah means "whom Jehovah impels." It appears in a list of sons of King Jehoiachin during the Babylonian exile. This brief mention highlights how God’s guidance continued through difficult times, even when His people faced displacement and loss.
Though Nedabiah is not known for specific deeds, his inclusion in the genealogy shows that God preserved David’s line. It reminds us that faithfulness often happens quietly, behind the scenes, as part of a larger story we may never fully see.
In our own lives, we might feel like minor characters in God’s plan. Yet this name encourages us that every person matters to Him, and His purposes unfold across generations, even when we cannot trace every step.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Nedabiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/נְדַבְיָֽה\׃1×