Old Testament · Major figure
Iddo
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
The name Iddo appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, referring to different individuals. These include a seer who recorded the acts of Solomon, a priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, and the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah. Because the name is used for multiple distinct people, its significance varies depending on the specific historical account and the individual's role in Israel's history.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 1 Kings 4:14
- Last appears
- Zechariah 1:7
Where Iddo appears
12 verses · 10 chaptersIn the same books
- Hanani11 versesA prophet who rebuked King Asa and a leader who helped oversee Jerusalem's wall dedication.
- Azariah41 versesA common name held by several biblical figures, including priests, kings, and the youth known as Abed-Nego.
- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Obadiah18 versesA faithful servant of God who protected one hundred prophets during the reign of King Ahab.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
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