3260. Yedi or Yedo

Lexical Summary

Yedi or Yedo: Yedi or Yedo

Original Word: יֶעְדִּי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Y`diy
Pronunciation: yeh-DEE or yeh-DO
Phonetic Spelling: (yed-ee')
KJV: Iddo (from the margin) See H3035
NASB: Iddo
Word Origin: [from H3259 (יָעַד - meet)]

1. appointed
2. Jedi, an Israelite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jedi, an Israelite

From ya'ad; appointed; Jedi, an Israelite -- Iddo (from the margin) See Yiddow.

see HEBREW ya'ad

see HEBREW Yiddow

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Iddo (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יֶעְדּוֺ Qr, ידעי Kt proper name, masculine2Chronicles 9:29 see עִדּוֺ below עדד.

Topical Lexicon

Name in the Canon

Ye‘addi (Strong’s Hebrew 3260) appears once in Scripture, in 2 Chronicles 9:29, where the Berean Standard Bible renders it “Iddo.” The form יֶעְדִּי represents an alternate spelling of the prophet more commonly written עִדּוֹ elsewhere in Chronicles and Zechariah.

Historical Context

The verse stands at the close of the chronicler’s account of Solomon, summarizing sources for Solomon’s reign: “the records of Nathan the prophet … the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat” (2 Chronicles 9:29).

1. Chronologically, these sources span Solomon’s reign and the earliest days of the divided kingdom.
2. Politically, they frame the transition from the united monarchy to the northern schism led by Jeroboam.
3. Religiously, they preserve the voice of covenant watchdogs who held kings accountable to Torah standards.

Relationship to the Broader “Iddo” Tradition

Other passages (2 Chronicles 12:15; 13:22; Zechariah 1:1, 7) refer to a prophet or priest named Iddo. While scholars debate whether the same individual is meant in every context, Chronicles consistently labels him “the seer,” a title reserved for prophets who received visions (cf. 1 Samuel 9:9). The single appearance of Ye‘addi therefore:

• Links him to Nathan and Ahijah—two prophets renowned for confronting royal sin (2 Samuel 12; 1 Kings 11).
• Associates him with records, prophecy, and visions—three complementary modes of revelation that safeguard the historical memory of God’s works and words.

Prophetic Function

Iddo’s ministry is characterized as “visions … concerning Jeroboam.” The chronicler thereby credits the prophet with:

1. Foresight into the northern rebellion.
2. A witness against apostasy at its inception.
3. Written testimony that later generations could consult.

The summary underscores a theology of written prophecy: God not only speaks but also sees to the preservation of His word, so that every future reader is held to the same standard as the original hearers.

Theological Themes

• Covenant Accountability: The inclusion of Ye‘addi’s visions alongside Nathan and Ahijah reiterates that no king, not even Solomon, is above divine scrutiny.
• Continuity of Revelation: By citing multiple prophets across successive reigns, Chronicles demonstrates that God’s message remains consistent despite political upheaval.
• Prophetic Documentation: The mention of “visions” in written form legitimizes the chronicler’s own historiography as built on prophetic archives.

Ministry Significance

Ye‘addi serves as a model for prophetic ministry that is:

1. Visionary—receiving insight into coming events for the sake of warning and correction.
2. Documentary—committing revelation to writing so that its authority endures.
3. Counter-cultural—speaking into moments of national transition with the unchanging word of God.

Lessons for Today

1. Historical Records Aid Spiritual Discernment: The chronicler’s appeal to Ye‘addi reminds believers to ground present decisions in the testimony of past revelation.
2. Faithful Witness Requires Courage: Addressing issues “concerning Jeroboam” before the division required confronting the influential forces of the day.
3. Scripture’s Unity: Even a single, obscure name in Chronicles links to larger biblical themes, reinforcing confidence in the coherence of the canon.

Summary

Though Ye‘addi appears only once, the chronicler treats his visions as an authoritative source on the life of Solomon and the rise of Jeroboam. His inclusion alongside Nathan and Ahijah anchors Israel’s royal history in a multi-prophetic witness, highlighting God’s persistent call to covenant faithfulness and the enduring reliability of the prophetic word.

Forms and Transliterations

יֶעְדֹּ֣ו יעדו ye‘·dōw ye‘dōw yeDo

Englishman's Concordance

2 Chronicles 9:29
HEB: [יֶעְדִּי כ] (יֶעְדֹּ֣ו ק) הַחֹזֶ֔ה
NAS: and in the visions of Iddo the seer
KJV: and in the visions of Iddo the seer
INT: the Shilonite the visions Jedi the seer concerning

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3260
1 Occurrence

ye‘·dōw — 1 Occ.