Nehemiah 12:11
New International Version
Joiada the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan the father of Jaddua.

New Living Translation
Joiada was the father of Johanan. Johanan was the father of Jaddua.

English Standard Version
Joiada the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan the father of Jaddua.

Berean Standard Bible
Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

King James Bible
And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

New King James Version
Joiada begot Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jaddua.

New American Standard Bible
Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.

NASB 1995
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.

NASB 1977
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.

Amplified Bible
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan of Jaddua.

Christian Standard Bible
Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.

American Standard Version
and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

Contemporary English Version
Joiada was the father of Jonathan and the grandfather of Jaddua.

English Revised Version
and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joiada was the father of Jonathan. Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

Good News Translation
Joiada was the father of Jonathan; and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

International Standard Version
Joiada fathered Jonathan and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.

Majority Standard Bible
Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

NET Bible
Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

New Heart English Bible
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

World English Bible
and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Joiada has begotten Jonathan, and Jonathan has begotten Jaddua.

Young's Literal Translation
and Joiada hath begotten Jonathan, and Jonathan hath begotten Jaddua.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joiada beget Jonathan, and Jonathan beget Jeddoa.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Joiada conceived Jonathan, and Jonathan conceived Jaddua.

New American Bible
Joiada the father of Johanan, and Johanan the father of Jaddua.

New Revised Standard Version
Joiada the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan the father of Jaddua.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehoiadah begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yuyada begot Yunathan and Yunathan begot Yadua.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Joiada begot Jonathan and Jonathan begot Jaddua.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Jodae begot Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jadu.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
10Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, 11Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua. 12In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

1 Chronicles 6:3-15
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...

Nehemiah 10:2-8
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...

Ezra 10:18-22
Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...

1 Chronicles 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...

Nehemiah 7:39-42
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

2 Chronicles 31:10
and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”

2 Kings 25:18
The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.

Jeremiah 52:24
The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.

Matthew 1:12-13
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Acts 4:6
along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

Jonathan.

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Nehemiah 12
1. The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.
10. The succession of high priests.
22. Certain chief Levites.
27. The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.
44. The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.














Joiada
The name "Joiada" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh knows" or "Yahweh cares." In the context of Nehemiah, Joiada is a significant figure in the priestly lineage, serving as a high priest during the time of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His role underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and continuity in the post-exilic community. Joiada's leadership would have been crucial in maintaining the religious reforms initiated by Nehemiah and Ezra, ensuring that the people remained faithful to the covenant with God.

was the father of
This phrase indicates the genealogical record that is crucial in the Jewish tradition. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage, particularly in the priestly and Levitical lines. The transmission of faith and responsibility from one generation to the next is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting the continuity of God's promises and the faithfulness required to uphold them.

Jonathan
The name "Jonathan" means "Yahweh has given" or "gift of Yahweh." Jonathan, in this context, is part of the priestly succession, which is vital for maintaining the religious and cultural identity of the Jewish people. His position in the lineage signifies the blessings and responsibilities bestowed by God upon the priestly families, ensuring that His laws and decrees are taught and observed.

and Jonathan was the father of
This continuation of the genealogical record reinforces the theme of legacy and the passing down of spiritual duties. It serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people, which is sustained through faithful generations. The phrase also reflects the biblical emphasis on family and the role of parents in nurturing and guiding their children in the ways of the Lord.

Jaddua
The name "Jaddua" means "known" or "favored" in Hebrew. Jaddua is recognized as the last high priest mentioned in the Old Testament, serving during the time of Alexander the Great. His presence in the genealogy marks the transition from the Old Testament period to the intertestamental period, a time of significant change and challenge for the Jewish people. Jaddua's role as high priest during this era would have been pivotal in maintaining Jewish identity and religious practices amidst external influences and pressures.

(11) Jonathan.--Should be Johanan (Nehemiah 12:22); and "Jaddua" is most probably the high priest who confronted Alexander the Great.

Verse 11. - Jonathan, or "Johanan," as the name is given in vers. 22, 23, became high priest about B.C. 380, according to Syncellus and the Paschal Chronicle, and held the office for thirty-two years. Josephus, who calls him "Jannseus" ( = John), says that he murdered his own brother, Jeshua, in the temple, because he was endeavouring to supplant him in the high priesthood through the influence of the Persians. Jaddua is mentioned as high priest at the time of Alexander's entrance into Jerusalem by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 11:8, § 5) and Eusebius ('Chron. Can.,' 2. p. 346). The story of Alexander's having previously seen him in a dream is not generally credited. He is said to been high priest for twenty years, and to have outlived Alexander. LIST OF THE HEADS OF THE PRIESTLY COURSES IN THE TIME OF THE HIGH PRIEST JOIAKIM (Nehemiah 12:12-21). Joiakim must have been contemporary with Xerxes, and consequently have been high priest at the time when the very existence of the Jewish people was threatened by Haman. It is curious that we have no record of his high priesthood, nor of the condition of the Palestinian Jews at the time, beyond the slight hints furnished by this chapter. These hints seem to imply that under him special attention was paid to the formation of lists, especially of the chief priests and Levites, and that the temple service was celebrated with great exactness and regularity (vers. 24-26). The present list is particularly valuable, as enabling us to check that with which the chapter opens, and as establishing the family character of the names whereof that list is made up.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Joiada
וְיוֹיָדָע֙ (wə·yō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3111: Jehoiada -- Joiada

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Jonathan,
יוֹנָתָ֔ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

and Jonathan
וְיוֹנָתָ֖ן (wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Jaddua.
יַדּֽוּעַ׃ (yad·dū·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3037: Jaddua -- two Israelites


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