Hodaviah is a biblical name that appears in several contexts within the Old Testament. The name Hodaviah is of Hebrew origin, meaning "praise of the LORD" or "Yahweh is my praise." This name is associated with different individuals across various genealogies and narratives, reflecting the rich tapestry of Israel's history and the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative.

1. Hodaviah, the Descendant of Judah: In the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, Hodaviah is mentioned as a descendant of Judah through his son Shelah. This reference is found in 1 Chronicles 4:19, where Hodaviah is listed among the sons of Shelah, indicating his place within the broader family tree of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This lineage underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs and the continuity of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come.

2. Hodaviah, the Levite: Another individual named Hodaviah is identified as a Levite in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. In 1 Chronicles 5:24, Hodaviah is mentioned as one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. This reference highlights the role of the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites were integral to the spiritual life of Israel, and Hodaviah's inclusion in this lineage emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity and dedication of those who served before the LORD.

3. Hodaviah, the Exile Returnee: In the post-exilic period, a group of returnees from Babylonian captivity included a family head named Hodaviah. Ezra 2:40 and Nehemiah 7:43 mention the sons of Hodaviah among the Levites who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. This return was part of the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land after the Babylonian exile. The mention of Hodaviah in this context highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant and the dedication of those who returned to rebuild the temple and restore the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem.

The name Hodaviah, appearing in these various contexts, reflects the enduring legacy of faith and the centrality of worship in the life of Israel. Each mention of Hodaviah serves as a reminder of the diverse roles individuals played in the unfolding account of God's covenant people, from the tribal leaders and Levites to the faithful returnees who participated in the restoration of Jerusalem.Hodaviah

Hodiah, Hodijah, same as Hodaiah

Hodaviah

(Praise ye Jehovah).

1. A man of Manasseh, one of the heads of the half tribe on the east of Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:24) (B.C. 720.)
2. A man of Benjamin, son of Has-senuah. (1 Chronicles 9:7)
3. A Levite, who seems to have given his name to an important family in the tribe. (Ezra 2:40) (B.C. before 536.)

HODAVIAH

hod-a-vi'-a (hodhawyah, or hodhawyahu; the Septuagint's Codex Alexandrinus, Hodouia):

(1) One of the heads of the half-tribe of Manasseh on the East of the Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:24).

(2) A Benjamite, the son of Hassenuah (1 Chronicles 9:7).

(3) A Levite, who seems to have been the head of an important family in that tribe (Ezra 2:40). In Nehemiah 7:43 the name is Hodevah (hodhewah; Qere hodheyah). Compare Ezra 3:9.

(4) A son of Elioenai, and a descendant of David (1 Chronicles 3:24; hodhaywahu; Qere hodhawyahu, the King James Version "Hodaiah").

1938. Hodavyah -- an Israelite name
... Hodavyah. 1939 . an Israelite name. Transliteration: Hodavyah Phonetic Spelling:
(ho-dav-yaw') Short Definition: Hodaviah. ... name NASB Word Usage Hodaviah (3). ...
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1939. Hodavyahu -- an Israelite name
... an Israelite name. Transliteration: Hodavyahu Phonetic Spelling: (ho-dah-yeh-vaw'-
hoo) Short Definition: Hodaviah. ... name NASB Word Usage Hodaviah (1). Hodaiah. ...
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Hodaviah (6 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HODAVIAH. hod-a-vi'-a ... Version "Hodaiah").
Multi-Version Concordance Hodaviah (6 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles ...
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Hodavi'ah (3 Occurrences)
Hodavi'ah. Hodaviah, Hodavi'ah. Hod'avi'ah . ... Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the children
of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. ...
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Kad'mi-el (8 Occurrences)
... Kad'mi-el (8 Occurrences). Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel,
of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. (See RSV). ...
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Kadmiel (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kadmiel (8 Occurrences). Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the children
of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy-four. ...
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Oversee (7 Occurrences)
... Ezra 3:9 Then Jeshua with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, the
sons of Hodaviah, together took up the work of overseeing the workmen in the ...
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Overseeing (4 Occurrences)
... Ezra 3:9 Then Jeshua with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, the
sons of Hodaviah, together took up the work of overseeing the workmen in the ...
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Jah'di-el (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, and
Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty ...
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Joha'nan (25 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 3:24 And the sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, and Eliashib, and
Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven. (See RSV). ...
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Jishi (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, and
Jishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty ...
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Johanan (31 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 3:24 The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah,
and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven. ...
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