Lexical Summary Yoed: Yoed Original Word: יוֹעֵד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joed Apparently the active participle of ya'ad; appointer; Joed, an Israelite -- Joed. see HEBREW ya'ad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and ed Definition "the LORD is a witness," a Benjamite NASB Translation Joed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺעֵד proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωαδ (׳י is a witness) a Benjamite Nehemiah 11:7. Topical Lexicon Name and Background Yoed (Strong’s Hebrew 3133) appears only once in the biblical record, identified as a Benjamite ancestor living in Jerusalem after the exile. Although the name itself conveys the sense of “Yahweh has appointed,” Scripture’s primary concern is not with etymology but with Yoed’s place in the unfolding redemptive story. Biblical Occurrence Nehemiah 11:7: “Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah—” Here Yoed stands in the third generation before Sallu, whose family helped repopulate Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah. This single notice embeds Yoed within the genealogical framework that secured legal rights, temple service, and tribal inheritance for post-exilic Israel. Historical Setting: Post-Exilic Jerusalem Nehemiah’s campaign to repopulate Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:1-2) addressed both security and covenant faithfulness. Families volunteered by lot or personal commitment to leave comfortable surroundings in Judah’s countryside and resettle the still-vulnerable capital. Yoed’s line represents those who accepted this costly obedience, reinforcing the city’s defenses and re-establishing public worship. Genealogical Significance and Tribal Identity 1 Chronicles 9:1-3 records that “all Israel was enrolled by genealogies.” These lists protected tribal distinctions, preserved land holdings, and guaranteed proper participation in temple duties. Yoed’s inclusion underscores Benjamin’s continued presence beside Judah (cf. Zechariah 10:6) and affirms God’s faithfulness to preserve every tribe despite exile. Theological Reflections 1. Covenant Continuity: God had promised a remnant (Isaiah 10:20-22). Genealogies like Yoed’s testify that the Lord kept a people for Himself, maintaining the line through which Messiah would come (Luke 3:23-38). Ministry Implications for Today • Value of Hidden Service: Many believers labor without public recognition. Yoed reminds the Church that God immortalizes quiet faithfulness (Hebrews 6:10). Cross-References and Echoes • Post-exilic resettlement parallels: Ezra 2:1-2; Nehemiah 7:6-7. Summary Though occurring only once, Yoed’s name anchors a lineage that helped re-establish covenant life in Jerusalem. His understated presence illustrates how God advances His purposes through ordinary individuals who embrace costly obedience, assuring believers that no act of faith goes unnoticed in the divine ledger. Forms and Transliterations יוֹעֵ֡ד יועד yō·w·‘êḏ yoEd yōw‘êḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:7 HEB: מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם בֶּן־ יוֹעֵ֡ד בֶּן־ פְּדָיָה֩ NAS: the son of Joed, the son KJV: the son of Joed, the son INT: of Meshullam the son of Joed the son of Pedaiah 1 Occurrence |
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