Old Testament
Jaddua
A high priest of the post-exilic period mentioned in the genealogical records of Nehemiah.
Jaddua is identified in the book of Nehemiah as a descendant of the high priestly line following the return from Babylonian exile. His inclusion in the priestly records serves to establish the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and the restoration of temple service in Jerusalem. He represents the final generation of priests recorded in the historical narrative of Nehemiah.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Nehemiah 12:11
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:22
Where Jaddua appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Artaxerxes14 versesA Persian king who authorized the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and supported Ezra's mission to Judea.
- Tobiah12 versesAn Ammonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah7 versesA cupbearer to Artaxerxes who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the people's devotion to God.
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