3165. Yechdeyahu

Lexical Summary

Yechdeyahu: Yechdeyahu

Original Word: יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yechdiyahuw
Pronunciation: yekh-deh-yah-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (yekh-dee-yaw'-hoo)
KJV: Jehdeiah
NASB: Jehdeiah
Word Origin: [from H3162 (יַחַד - together) and H3050 (יָהּ - LORD)]

1. unity of Jah
2. Jechdijah, the name of two Israelites

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jehdeiah

From yachad and Yahh; unity of Jah; Jechdijah, the name of two Israelites -- Jehdeiah.

see HEBREW yachad

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chadah and Yah
Definition
"may Yah give joy," two Isr.
NASB Translation
Jehdeiah (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (May ׳י give joy!)

1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 24:20, ᵐ5 Ιεδεια, ᵐ5^L Ιαδαια.

2 officer of David 1 Chronicles 27:30 ᵐ5 Ιαδ(α)ιας.

Topical Lexicon

Meaning and theological import of the name

The compound יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ (Jehdeiah) may be rendered “Yahweh unites,” or “Yahweh is one.” The name therefore bears witness to the covenantal oneness of the Lord who gathers His people into a single worshiping community (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:16). That unifying motif underlies both biblical bearers of the name, each of whom served within the carefully ordered structures established by King David.

Jehdeiah the Levite (1 Chronicles 24:20)

“From the descendants of Amram: Shubael; from the descendants of Shubael: Jehdeiah.” (1 Chronicles 24:20)

1. Lineage and course assignment
• Descended from Amram (Kohath’s line), this Jehdeiah belongs to the clan already honored through Moses and Aaron.
• David’s reorganization of the priesthood divided Aaronic descendants into twenty-four courses. Although 24:20 stands outside the priestly list proper (verses 1-19), verses 20-31 provide supplemental Levitical names whose duties supported the priests. Jehdeiah likely supervised a subset of temple assistants drawn from Shubael’s offspring.
2. Ministry context
• The proximity of his name to other Levitical administrators (verses 20-31) suggests oversight of treasury or instructional work (cf. 1 Chronicles 26:20-32).
• His inclusion underscores David’s concern that every Levitical clan share in public worship, fulfilling Numbers 4:15-20.

Jehdeiah the Meronothite (1 Chronicles 27:30)

“Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.” (1 Chronicles 27:30)

1. Civic responsibility
• Chapter 27 lists twelve regional military leaders (verses 1-15) and then the royal administrators of David’s estate (verses 25-31). As overseer of donkeys, Jehdeiah managed a strategic resource for agriculture, transport, and military logistics (Judges 10:4; 2 Samuel 16:2).
• Meronoth, likely near Gibeon, lay in Benjaminite territory, indicating that David drew talent from multiple tribes, modeling national unity.
2. Spiritual implications
• Scripture treats stewardship of material goods as a sacred trust (Genesis 39:4-6; 1 Corinthians 4:2). Jehdeiah’s faithful management of beasts of burden illustrates the dignity of every vocation when performed before the Lord.
• Donkeys figure prominently in messianic symbolism (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5); the man who cared for them under David anticipates the humble Servant-King who would one day ride a colt into Jerusalem.

Historical setting

Both references fall within the high point of David’s reforms (circa 1010–970 BC). By cataloging these officials, the Chronicler highlights the orderly worship and administrative efficiency that flow from covenant obedience (1 Chronicles 23:25-32). The two Jehdeiahs, though serving in different spheres, embody the unified national service foretold in Exodus 19:6—“a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Themes for reflection

• Unity in diversity

The same name graces a Levite and a lay administrator, illustrating Paul’s later principle: “There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” (1 Corinthians 12:5)

• Faithfulness in unseen roles

Neither man receives further narrative, yet the Chronicler records them forever. Their example reminds believers that God “is not unjust; He will not forget your work.” (Hebrews 6:10)

• Anticipation of the Son of David

Davidic structures mirror the coming Messiah’s righteous reign. Every diligent Levite and steward foreshadows Jesus Christ, the perfect High Priest and the faithful Overseer of God’s house (Hebrews 3:6).

Forms and Transliterations

יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ יֶחְדְּיָֽהוּ׃ יחדיהו יחדיהו׃ yechdeYahu yeḥ·də·yā·hū yeḥdəyāhū

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 24:20
HEB: לִבְנֵ֥י שׁוּבָאֵ֖ל יֶחְדְּיָֽהוּ׃
NAS: of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
KJV: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
INT: of the sons of Shubael Jehdeiah

1 Chronicles 27:30
HEB: וְעַל־ הָ֣אֲתֹנ֔וֹת יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ הַמֵּרֹנֹתִֽי׃ ס
NAS: of the camels; and Jehdeiah the Meronothite
KJV: and over the asses [was] Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
INT: had charge of the donkeys and Jehdeiah the Meronothite

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3165
2 Occurrences

yeḥ·də·yā·hū — 2 Occ.