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Iddo(5)

Iddo in the Bible — [grand] father of Zechariah the prophet (EZR 5:1, ZEC 1:1). Iddo belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.

Name meaning: his band; power; praise

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
5 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Iddoproper name
Hebrew
עִדּוֹא
Transliteration
ido
Meaning
[prob.] y-h-v-h has adorned
Greek
Αδδω
Reference
EZR 5:1
Strong's
H5714

Family & Relationships (4)

grandfather

Zechariah(EZR 5:1)

descendant

Jacob(EZR 5:1)
Aaron(NEH 12:4)

father

Berechiah(ZEC 1:1)

Notes

listed among the priests of NEH 12:1-4, and was father of Zechariah (NEH 12:16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Iddo in the Bible?

Iddo is described in the Bible as [grand] father of Zechariah the prophet (EZR 5:1, ZEC 1:1). Iddo belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Iddo mean?

The name Iddo means “his band; power; praise” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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