Pedaiah is a biblical figure mentioned in several contexts within the Old Testament. His name, meaning "Yahweh has ransomed" or "Yahweh redeems," reflects the theocentric nature of Hebrew names, often signifying a relationship or attribute of God.

1. Pedaiah, Father of Zerubbabel: Pedaiah is noted as the father of Zerubbabel, a significant leader in the post-exilic period. Zerubbabel played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. In 1 Chronicles 3:19, Pedaiah is listed as the father of Zerubbabel: "The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, and Shelomith was their sister." This genealogy is significant as it places Zerubbabel in the Davidic line, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises to David's descendants.

2. Pedaiah, Son of Jeconiah: In 1 Chronicles 3:18, Pedaiah is mentioned as one of the sons of Jeconiah (Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. This reference situates Pedaiah within the royal lineage, underscoring the importance of his descendants in the restoration period.

3. Pedaiah, a Benjaminite: Another Pedaiah is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:7 as a member of the tribe of Benjamin: "From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah." This Pedaiah is part of the group that resettled in Jerusalem, contributing to the restoration of the city and its community.

4. Pedaiah, a Levite: In Nehemiah 8:4, Pedaiah is listed among the Levites who assisted Ezra in reading the Law to the people: "Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion. To his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; to his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam." This Pedaiah played a role in the spiritual renewal of the people, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to God's Law.

5. Pedaiah, Overseer of the Temple: In Nehemiah 13:13, Pedaiah is appointed as one of the treasurers responsible for the distribution of offerings: "I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a Levite named Pedaiah, assisted by Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah. They were considered trustworthy, and it was their responsibility to distribute the supplies to their brothers." This role highlights his trustworthiness and dedication to the service of the Temple.

Pedaiah's various mentions across different contexts in the Old Testament illustrate the multifaceted roles individuals played in the history of Israel, from royal lineage to religious service. His name, meaning "Yahweh has ransomed," serves as a reminder of God's redemptive work throughout Israel's history.Pedaiah

redemption of the Lord

Pedaiah

(whom Jehovah redeems).

1. The father of Zebudah, mother of King Jehoiakim. (2 Kings 23:38) (B.C. before 648.)
2. The brother of Salathiel or Shealtiel and father of Zerubbabel who is usually called the "son of Shealtiel," being, as Lord A. Hervey conjectures, in reality his uncle's successor and heir, in consequence Of the failure of issue in the direct line. (1 Chronicles 3:17-19) (B.C. before 536.)
3. Son of Parosh, that is, one of the family or that name, who assisted Nehemiah in repairing the walls of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:25) (B.C. about 446.)
4. Apparently a priest; one of those who stood on the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people. (Nehemiah 8:4) (B.C. 445.)
5. A Benjamite, ancestor of Sallu. (Nehemiah 11:7)
6. A Levite in the time of Nehemiah, (Nehemiah 13:13) apparently the same as 4.
7. The father of Joel, prince of the half tribe of Manasseh in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:20) (B.C. before 1013.)

Redemption of the Lord.

(1.) The father of Zebudah, who was the wife of Josiah and mother of king Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:36).

(2.) The father of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:17-19).

(3.). The father of Joel, ruler of the half-tribe of Manasseh (1 Chronicles 27:20).

(4.) Nehemiah 3:25.

(5.) A Levite (8:4).

(6.) A Benjamite (11:7).

(7.) A Levite (13:13).

PEDAIAH

pe-da'-ya, pe-di'-a (pedhayahu, "Yah redeems"):

(1) Father of Joel, who was ruler of Western Manasseh in David's reign (1 Chronicles 27:20). Form pedhayah (see above).

(2) Pedaiah of Rumah (2 Kings 23:36), father of Zebudah, Jehoiakim's mother.

(3) A son of Jeconiah (1 Chronicles 3:18); in 1 Chronicles 3:19 the father of Zerubbabel. Pedaiah's brother, Shealtiel, is also called father of Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:2; but in 1 Chronicles 3:17 the King James Version spelled "Salathiel"). There may have been two cousins, or even different individuals may be referred to under Shealtiel and Salathiel respectively.

(4) Another who helped to repair the city wall (Nehemiah 3:25), of the family of PAROSH (which see). Perhaps this is the man who stood by Ezra at the reading of the Law (Nehemiah 8:4; 1 Esdras 9:44, called "Phaldeus").

(5) A "Levite," appointed one of the treasurers over the "treasuries" of the Lord's house (Nehemiah 13:13).

(6) A Benjamite, one of the rulers residing in Jerusalem under the "return" arrangements (Nehemiah 11:7).

Henry Wallace

7316. Rumah -- home of Pedaiah
... 7315, 7316. Rumah. 7317 . home of Pedaiah. Transliteration: Rumah Phonetic
Spelling: (roo-maw') Short Definition: Rumah. Word Origin ...
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6305. Pedayahu -- "Yah has ransomed," the name of several ...
... "Yah has ransomed," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Pedayahu or
Pedayah Phonetic Spelling: (ped-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Pedaiah. ... Pedaiah. ...
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Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah,
and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand Pedaiah, and Mishael ...
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Pedaiah (8 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PEDAIAH. ... Form pedhayah (see above). (2) Pedaiah
of Rumah (2 Kings 23:36), father of Zebudah, Jehoiakim's mother. ...
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Pedai'ah (8 Occurrences)
Pedai'ah. Pedaiah, Pedai'ah. Peddle . ... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 3:18 and Malchiram,
and Pedaiah, and Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. (See RSV). ...
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Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)
... house of the LORD, saying. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 3:19 And the sons of
Pedaiah: Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel ...
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Parosh (6 Occurrences)
... One descendant, Pedaiah (see PEDAIAH, (3)), helped to rebuild the city walls (Nehemiah
3:25), and others were among those who "sealed" the covenant of Nehemiah ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... The seed of Babylon, the son of Salathiel or Shealtiel (Haggai 1:1; Zorobabel, Matthew
1:12); called also the son of Pedaiah (1 Chronicles 3:17-19), ie ...
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Meshullam (25 Occurrences)
... BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 3:19 The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel,
and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah ...
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Zebidah (1 Occurrence)
... whence the King James Version "Zebudah," whereas the Kethibh is zebhidhah; the Qere
means "bestowed" and is the feminine of Zabud): Daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah ...
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Rumah (2 Occurrences)
... roo'-ma (rumah; Codex Vaticanus Rhouma; Codex Alexandrinus Rhuma): To this place
belonged Pedaiah whose daughter Zebudah (the Revised Version (British and ...
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Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)
... and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah,
and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael ...
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Maaseiah (25 Occurrences)
... and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah,
and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael ...
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