Lexical Summary Yeduthun: Jeduthun Original Word: יְדוּתוּן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeduthun Or Yduthuwn {yed-oo-thoon'}; or Ydiythuwn {yed-ee-thoon'}; probably from yadah; laudatory; Jeduthun, an Israelite -- Jeduthun. see HEBREW yadah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yadah Definition leader of a choir of the temple NASB Translation Jeduthun (14). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְדוּתוּן, יְדֻתוּן proper name, masculine usually יְדוּתוּן; יְדֻתוּן2Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; יְדיּ֯תוּן Psalm 39:1; Psalm 77:1; Nehemiah 11:37; 1 Chronicles 16:38; chief of one of the three choirs of the temple (only Chronicles & Psalm-titles) 1 Chronicles 9:16; 1 Chronicles 16:38,41,42; 1 Chronicles 25:3 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2Chronicles 5:12; the king's seer 2 Chronicles 35:15; his descendants formed one of the perpetual temple choirs בְּנֵי יְדוּתוּן 1 Chronicles 16:42; 1 Chronicles 25:1,3; 2Chronicles 29:14; בֶּןיְֿדיּ֯תוּן Nehemiah 11:17. In Psalm-titles על ידותון Psalm 62:1; Psalm 77:1 (Qr); לִידיּתוּן Psalm 39:1 (לְ error for עלֿ), all = after the manner of (the choir of) Yeduthun (musical term according to RSOTJC 422, 2nd ed. 143). — see also LagOr ii. 16 ff. and proper name אָסָף, הֵימָן (sub אמן), אֵיתָן (sub יתן). Topical Lexicon Identity and Lineage Jeduthun is introduced as a Levite of the line of Merari, the son of Berechiah according to 1 Chronicles 9:16. Alongside Asaph and Heman he heads one of the three principal guilds of Levitical musicians established by David. His six sons—Gedaliah, Zeri (or Izri), Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah and Mattithiah—are noted for their prophetic musical service (1 Chronicles 25:1–3). Appointment in Davidic Worship David “left Asaph and his associates before the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD” and stationed Jeduthun and Heman “with trumpets and cymbals for those who were to sound, and with instruments for the songs of God” (1 Chronicles 16:41–42). Jeduthun’s choir ministered at the tent on Mount Zion while Zadok’s priestly contingent served at Gibeon, ensuring continuous praise both at the Ark and at the altar. Prophetic Ministry Through Music 1 Chronicles 25 repeatedly links Jeduthun’s family with “prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres, and cymbals.” Under David the musical office is more than artistic performance; it is Spirit–inspired proclamation. Jeduthun’s sons “prophesied to give thanks and to praise the LORD” (1 Chronicles 25:3), illustrating music as a vehicle of divine revelation. Role in Temple Dedication At Solomon’s dedication of the Temple, singers “with their sons and relatives—dressed in fine linen and standing east of the altar with cymbals, harps, and lyres—were accompanied by one hundred twenty priests sounding trumpets” (2 Chronicles 5:12). Jeduthun’s descendants are explicitly included, signaling continuity from David’s tent worship to the permanent Temple. Service in Later Reforms Jeduthun’s house remains active through Judah’s later history. Hezekiah restores the Temple worship and counts among his helpers “Jeduthun and his sons” (2 Chronicles 29:14). During Josiah’s Passover the family again “was at the gate” overseeing musical praise (2 Chronicles 35:15). Their faithful presence underscores generational stewardship of worship. Presence in the Post-exilic Community After the return from Babylon, Nehemiah records “Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer,” together with “Bakbukiah, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun” (Nehemiah 11:17). The lineage of Jeduthun is thus re-established in Jerusalem, affirming God’s preservation of worshiping ministry despite exile. Superscriptions in the Psalter Three psalms bear the heading “For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun”: • Psalm 39 – A lament that wrestles with human frailty and the brevity of life. These superscriptions likely indicate that Jeduthun’s choir preserved, performed, or arranged these compositions. The themes—trust, repentance, and divine remembrance—mirror the prophetic dimension attached to his musical office. Spiritual Themes and Significance 1. Continuity of Praise: Jeduthun’s lineage bridges tabernacle, Temple, reform, exile and restoration, testifying to the unbroken call to worship. Lessons for Contemporary Worship • Musical skill and prophetic sensitivity belong together; competence should serve revelation. Jeduthun thus stands as a biblical pattern of worship leadership: Levitical, prophetic, faithful across centuries, and wholly devoted to exalting the LORD with skillful, Spirit-guided song. Forms and Transliterations וִֽידֻתוּן֙ וִֽידוּת֔וּן וִֽידוּת֜וּן וִידוּת֖וּן וידותון וידתון יְדִית֛וּן יְדוּת֑וּן יְדוּת֔וּן יְדוּת֖וּן יְדוּת֗וּן יְדוּת֡וּן יְדוּתֽוּן׃ יְדוּתוּן֙ ידותון ידותון׃ ידיתון לִֽ֠ידֻתוּן לִֽידוּת֗וּן לִידוּת֑וּן לידותון לידתון lî·ḏu·ṯūn lî·ḏū·ṯūn liduTun lîḏuṯūn lîḏūṯūn viduTun wî·ḏu·ṯūn wî·ḏū·ṯūn wîḏuṯūn wîḏūṯūn yə·ḏî·ṯūn yə·ḏū·ṯūn yediTun yəḏîṯūn yeduTun yəḏūṯūnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:16 HEB: גָּלָ֖ל בֶּן־ יְדוּת֑וּן וּבֶרֶכְיָ֤ה בֶן־ NAS: the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah KJV: the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah INT: of Galal the son of Jeduthun and Berechiah the son 1 Chronicles 16:38 1 Chronicles 16:41 1 Chronicles 16:42 1 Chronicles 16:42 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:6 2 Chronicles 5:12 2 Chronicles 29:14 2 Chronicles 35:15 Nehemiah 11:17 Psalm 39:1 Psalm 62:1 Psalm 77:1 17 Occurrences |
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