3035. Yiddo
Lexical Summary
Yiddo: Iddo

Original Word: יִדּוֹ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yiddow
Pronunciation: yid-DOH
Phonetic Spelling: (yid-do')
KJV: Iddo
NASB: Iddo, Jaddai
Word Origin: [from H3034 (יָדָה - give thanks)]

1. praised
2. Jiddo, an Israelite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Iddo

From yadah; praised; Jiddo, an Israelite -- Iddo.

see HEBREW yadah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as yadid
Definition
two Isr.
NASB Translation
Iddo (1), Jaddai (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִדּוֺ proper name, masculine 1. a Manassite, 1 Chronicles 27:21, ᵐ5 Ιαδδαι.

2 one of those who took foreign wives Ezra 10:43 Kt (Qr יַדַּי; compare Palmyrene ידי = dilectus VogNo. 5), ᵐ5 Δια, A Ιαδει, ᵐ5L Ιαδιαι.

יַדַּי proper name, masculine see יִדּוֺ.

Topical Lexicon
Identity and Name

Yiddô (Strong’s Hebrew 3035) designates a Judahite man whose limited appearances nevertheless contribute to vital transitional moments in Israel’s monarchy and restoration eras. Though the name itself is not expounded here, its placement in Scripture ties Yiddô to leadership accountability and covenant fidelity.

Biblical Occurrences

1 Chronicles 27:21 – “over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;”

Ezra 10:43 – “And from the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, Joel, and Benaiah.”

Historical Context

• United-Monarchy Administration: 1 Chronicles 27 catalogs David’s civil officials, revealing a sophisticated governance structure that balanced tribal representation and royal authority. Yiddô is listed among the twelve regional officers who supervised military and civic matters during alternating months of service.
• Post-Exilic Reform: Ezra 10 records the community’s repentance for unlawful intermarriage, a critical step in safeguarding Israel’s distinct calling after the Babylonian exile. Yiddô appears among those who submitted to corrective discipline, highlighting personal responsibility within corporate repentance.

Role in National Administration (1 Chronicles 27:21)

Yiddô’s oversight of “the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead” places him on the eastern side of the Jordan, a frontier zone needing strong leadership because of its exposure to foreign influence. His mention alongside sons of high-ranking families (for example, “son of Zechariah”) suggests heritage consistent with David’s strategy of appointing trustworthy men of proven lineage. The Chronicler’s inclusion of these officials decades after David underscores the enduring model of orderly governance under God’s anointed king.

Participation in Post-Exilic Reform (Ezra 10:43)

The same name re-emerges when Ezra confronts compromised marriages. Yiddô’s willingness to be named among the repentant evidences the genuine spiritual renewal sweeping the community. The narrative does not elaborate on his personal story, yet by recording his response the text demonstrates that leadership status offers no exemption from obedience. His inclusion illustrates Ezra’s impartial application of the Law and the readiness of individuals to forsake personal ties that threatened covenant purity.

Theological Reflections

1. Leadership and Accountability: The two passages show that the Lord holds leaders to exemplary standards regardless of era. Yiddô’s life brackets the monarchy and restoration, silently testifying that positions of influence carry perpetual moral demands.
2. Covenant Purity: Ezra’s reform portrays holiness as communal and personal. Yiddô’s compliance affirms that repentance is not merely a private act but serves the health of God’s people.
3. Continuity of Divine Purpose: From the days of David to the reforms of Ezra, Scripture maintains a consistent call for ordered administration aligned with God’s Word. Yiddô’s appearances, though sparse, tie these epochs together, reinforcing the narrative unity of divine governance.

Ministry Principles for Contemporary Believers

• Serve Where Placed: Like Yiddô managing a frontier tribe, believers steward responsibilities in varied contexts, trusting God to use faithful service for national and kingdom good (Colossians 3:23-24).
• Embrace Correction: Willingness to repent, even when difficult, safeguards personal witness and communal blessing (1 John 1:9).
• Value Legacy: The Chronicler’s preservation of Yiddô’s name urges modern leaders to consider how humble fidelity may encourage future generations (Hebrews 13:7).

Connection to Broader Biblical Themes

Yiddô’s brief scriptural footprint underscores a recurring biblical motif: God weaves seemingly minor figures into His larger redemptive tapestry. Names surfacing only once or twice—yet anchored in pivotal chapters—demonstrate that no act of obedience is lost to divine history.

Forms and Transliterations
יִדּ֖וֹ יַדַּ֥י ידו ידי yad·day yadDai yadday yid·dōw yidDo yiddōw
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 27:21
HEB: הַֽמְנַשֶּׁה֙ גִּלְעָ֔דָה יִדּ֖וֹ בֶּן־ זְכַרְיָ֑הוּ
NAS: in Gilead, Iddo the son
KJV: in Gilead, Iddo the son
INT: of Manasseh Gilead Iddo the son of Zechariah

Ezra 10:43
HEB: [יַדֹּו כ] (יַדַּ֥י ק) וְיוֹאֵ֖ל
NAS: Zebina, Jaddai, Joel
KJV: Zebina, Jadau, and Joel,
INT: Zabad Zebina Iddo Joel Benaiah

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3035
2 Occurrences


yad·day — 1 Occ.
yid·dōw — 1 Occ.

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