Lexical Summary Yahday: Together, unitedly Original Word: יֶהְדַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehdai Perhaps from a form corresponding to Yhuwd; Judaistic; Jehdai, an Israelite -- Jehdai. see HEBREW Yhuwd NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hadah Definition member of Caleb's family NASB Translation Jahdai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יַהְדַּי] proper name, masculine one of the family of Caleb (according to Thes = יהדיה, ׳י leads compare Ol§ 277 h, p. 621; but dubious) יַהְדָּ֑י 1 Chronicles 2:47 (Baer; and elsewhere יֶהְדָּ֑י). הֹדֹה see הוד. יַהִדַּי, יֶהְדַּי proper name, masculine see below הדה Topical Lexicon Biblical Context Jahdai appears once in Scripture, embedded in the Chronicler’s detailed record of the descendants of Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:42–49). These Judahite genealogies were penned after the exile to reaffirm land titles, tribal identity, and the continuity of God’s covenant promises. By naming even relatively obscure figures such as Jahdai, the writer underscores the Spirit-inspired conviction that every individual and family line matters within God’s redemptive program. Genealogical Placement in Judah Caleb’s lineage is traced through multiple branches, interwoven with references to concubines and secondary wives, reflecting the complex family structures of the period. Jahdai’s six sons are listed immediately after the offspring of Caleb’s concubine Ephah and before the children of his concubine Maacah, positioning Jahdai within the same Calebite context. Though the Chronicler does not explicitly state Jahdai’s exact relationship to Caleb, the placement implies that he belongs to the broader Calebite clan, a key Judahite family entrusted with territory in the southern hill country (Joshua 15:13–19). The Sons of Jahdai (1 Chronicles 2:47) • Regem These six sons likely represent sub-clans that later settled towns or districts in Judah’s heartland. The Chronicler’s purpose is less to provide biographies than to affirm historical continuity: each name is a stake driven into the land, testifying that the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Caleb were tangibly fulfilled. Historical Significance 1. Territorial Claims: By the late fifth century B.C., returning exiles needed authoritative records to reclaim hereditary lands. Jahdai’s listing contributes to the legal and communal memory that safeguarded Judah’s borders. Theological and Ministry Insights • God’s Omniscient Care: A single verse devoted to Jahdai teaches that no believer is too obscure for God’s record. The Lord “counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name” (Psalm 147:4). Likewise, He remembers every faithful family. Applications for Today 1. Value Hidden Service: Many believers labor outside the spotlight, yet their faithfulness undergirds the visible work of God’s kingdom, just as Jahdai’s clan helped anchor Judah’s restoration. Summary Though mentioned only once, Jahdai occupies a meaningful place in the inspired tapestry of Judah’s history. His brief appearance affirms that God’s redemptive plan rests on real people, real families, and real places—each name a testimony that the Lord keeps covenant “to a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9). Forms and Transliterations יָהְדָּ֑י יהדי yā·hə·dāy yaheDai yāhədāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:47 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י יָהְדָּ֑י רֶ֧גֶם וְיוֹתָ֛ם NAS: The sons of Jahdai [were] Regem, KJV: And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, INT: the sons of Jahdai Regem Jotham 1 Occurrence |
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