Lexical Summary Yehoyada: Jehoiada Original Word: יְהוֹיָדָע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehoiada From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites -- Jehoiada. Compare Yowyada'. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW yada' see HEBREW Yowyada' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and yada Definition "the LORD knows," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Jehoiada (51), Joiada (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְהוֺיָדָע, יוֺיָדָע proper name, masculine (׳י knoweth; compare יְדַעְיָה, אֶלְיָדָע & references, בְּעֶלְיָדָע) — 1 ׳יְהוֺ; ᵐ5 usually Ἰωδαε, A sometimes Ἰωιαδαε (2 Samuel 23:30 + ), ᵐ5L Ἰωαδ (2 Samuel 20:23 ὠαδδαι), father of Benaiah (David's time), in combination ׳בְּנָיָהוּ בֶּןיְֿהוֺ 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 20:23; 2 Samuel 23:20,22; 1 Kings 1:8,26,32,36,38,44; 1 Kings 2:25,29,34,35,46; 1 Kings 4:4; 1 Chronicles 11:22,24; 1 Chronicles 18:17; 1 Chronicles 27:5; יְהוֺיָדָע בֶּןבְּֿנָיָהוּ 1 Chronicles 27:34 is probably erroneous inversion of the usual order; ׳יְהוֺ alone only 1 Chronicles 12:28 (where called הַנָּגִיד לְאַחֲרֹן). 2 ׳יְהוֺ, ᵐ5 usually Ἰωδαε A sometimes Ἰωιαδαε etc., (chief) priest at Jerusalem in time of Joash 2 Kings 11:4,9 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 11:15,17; 2 Kings 12:3; 2 Kings 12:8; 2 Kings 12:10; 2Chronicles 22:11; 23:1,8 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 23:9,11,14,16,18; 24:2,3,6,12,14 (twice in verse); 2Chron 24:15; 24:17; 24:20; 24:22; 24:25; Jeremiah 29:26. 3 יוֺיָדָע a builder at wall of Jerusalem, with Nehemiah, Nehemiah 3:6 (ᵐ5 Ἰοειαα, Ἰοειδα, Ἰωδαε etc.) 4 ׳יוֺ son of high priest Eliashib Nehemiah 12:10,11,22; Nehemiah 13:28 (ᵐ5 Ἰωδα, Ἰωαδαε, Ἰωιαδα). Topical Lexicon OverviewJehoiada (“Yahweh knows”) designates several godly leaders whose faithfulness safeguarded Israel’s worship, advanced righteous government, and foreshadowed the coming of the ultimate Priest-King. Approximately fifty-one Old Testament references cluster around four individuals: 1. Jehoiada the high priest who overthrew Athaliah and guided King Joash (2 Kings 11–12; 2 Chronicles 22–24). Jehoiada the High Priest of Judah Historical setting After the death of Ahaziah, Athaliah seized the throne of Judah and “destroyed the whole royal family” (2 Kings 11:1). Jehoiada and his wife Jehosheba hid the infant Joash for six years within the temple precincts, preserving the Davidic line in fulfillment of the divine promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Preservation of the Davidic line In the seventh year Jehoiada convened the captains of the Carites and the Levites, revealed Joash, and bound them by oath. “Here is the king’s son! He must reign, just as the LORD promised concerning the descendants of David” (2 Chronicles 23:3). By strategic placement of armed guards in and around the temple, he presented Joash, crowned him, and anointed him as king (2 Kings 11:12). Overthrow of Athaliah Athaliah’s cry, “Treason! Treason!” (2 Kings 11:14), met swift justice. Jehoiada ordered her execution outside the temple to keep the sanctuary undefiled (2 Kings 11:15). Her downfall ended the only recorded attempt to extinguish the Davidic dynasty. Covenant renewal Jehoiada immediately “made a covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people, that they would be the LORD’s people” (2 Kings 11:17). The nation demolished the temple of Baal, broke its altars and images, and slew Mattan its priest (2 Kings 11:18). Thus he restored exclusive devotion to the LORD. Temple repairs and financial stewardship Years later, noticing the neglected temple, Jehoiada devised a chest to receive freewill offerings. “The high priest Jehoiada took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar” (2 Kings 12:9). Funds collected repaired structural damage, paying masons, carpenters, and metalworkers (2 Kings 12:11-13). His transparent handling of money set a pattern for responsible stewardship. Spiritual influence on Joash “Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest” (2 Chronicles 24:2). Jehoiada’s mentoring restrained royal waywardness. After his death Joash tolerated idolatry, proving the high priest’s unique moral influence (2 Chronicles 24:17-18). Zechariah son of Jehoiada When apostasy spread, “the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest” (2 Chronicles 24:20). His rebuke cost him his life—stoned by the king’s command in the temple court (2 Chronicles 24:21). Jehoiada’s household thus bore prophetic witness even after the patriarch’s passing. Death and burial “He was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and His temple” (2 Chronicles 24:16). His interment among royalty honors the priest who protected the throne, purified worship, and upheld covenant fidelity. Legacy Jehoiada’s statesmanship illustrates the union of priestly and royal concerns that ultimately converge in the Messiah, the perfect Priest-King (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 5:5-6). Jehoiada Father of Benaiah Military prominence Benaiah “son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel” gained fame for slaying “two champions of Moab,” a lion in a pit, and an Egyptian giant (2 Samuel 23:20-21). David set him over his bodyguard (2 Samuel 23:23). Jehoiada’s legacy therefore includes nurturing a son whose courage and loyalty fortified the kingdom. Transition to Solomon Near David’s death Benaiah supported Solomon against Adonijah (1 Kings 1:36-38). Subsequently Solomon appointed Benaiah commander over the army in place of Joab (1 Kings 2:35). Though Scripture gives no details of Jehoiada’s own service, the repeated phrase “Benaiah son of Jehoiada” (thirty-six times) preserves the father’s name in Israel’s martial annals. Jehoiada in Jeremiah’s Day Shemaiah the Nehelamite rebuked Zephaniah the priest for not restraining Jeremiah: “The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada to be overseer in the house of the LORD” (Jeremiah 29:26). The reference suggests Jehoiada had formerly exercised authority among the priests shortly before the Babylonian exile. His tenure apparently represented a standard of fidelity that Shemaiah twisted for his own ends. Jehoiada in Post-exilic Times A Jehoiada appears in the high-priestly genealogy bridging the eras of Jeshua and Jaddua (Nehemiah 12:10-11, Nehemiah 12:22). His inclusion testifies to ongoing priestly continuity after the exile. Theological Observations 1. God preserves His redemptive line—Jehoiada’s rescue of Joash secured the messianic promise. Practical Lessons for Believers • Guard the sanctity of worship by resisting cultural syncretism. Forms and Transliterations וִֽיהוֹיָדָ֗ע וִֽיהוֹיָדָ֜ע וִיהוֹיָדָ֖ע ויהוידע יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע יְהֽוֹיָדָ֛ע יְהוֹיָדָ֑ע יְהוֹיָדָ֖ע יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע יְהוֹיָדָ֜ע יְהוֹיָדָ֣ע יְהוֹיָדָ֤ע יְהוֹיָדָ֥ע יְהוֹיָדָ֧ע יְהוֹיָדָ֨ע יְהוֹיָדָֽע׃ יְהוֹיָדָע֙ יהוידע יהוידע׃ לִֽיהוֹיָדָ֣ע לִיהוֹיָדָ֤ע ליהוידע lî·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ lîhōwyāḏā‘ lihoyaDa vihoyaDa wî·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ wîhōwyāḏā‘ yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ yəhōwyāḏā‘ yeHoyaDaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:18 HEB: וּבְנָיָ֙הוּ֙ בֶּן־ יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע וְהַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י NAS: the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites KJV: the son of Jehoiada [was over] both the Cherethites INT: Benaiah the son of Jehoiada the Cherethites and the Pelethites 2 Samuel 20:23 2 Samuel 23:20 2 Samuel 23:22 1 Kings 1:8 1 Kings 1:26 1 Kings 1:32 1 Kings 1:36 1 Kings 1:38 1 Kings 1:44 1 Kings 2:25 1 Kings 2:29 1 Kings 2:34 1 Kings 2:35 1 Kings 2:46 1 Kings 4:4 2 Kings 11:4 2 Kings 11:9 2 Kings 11:9 2 Kings 11:15 2 Kings 11:17 2 Kings 12:2 2 Kings 12:7 2 Kings 12:9 1 Chronicles 11:22 51 Occurrences |
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