Jedaiah (1 Chronicles 24:7)

A Levite and head of a division of priests during the time of King David, first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:7.

About Jedaiah (1 Chronicles 24:7)

3. Aaron’s descendant and head of the second of the 24 priestly divisions for temple service in David’s time (1 Chr 24:7). His descendants are listed among the returned exiles (1 Chr 9:10; Ezr 2:36; Neh 7:39). The individuals and families listed below are probably a part of this priestly line, but their exact relationships are difficult to determine.

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Key References

1 Chronicles 24:7

The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

Ezra 2:36

The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

Nehemiah 7:39

The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

All Scripture References (3)

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 24:7

The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

Ezra (1)
Ezra 2:36

The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

Nehemiah (1)
Nehemiah 7:39

The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;