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Jehoiada
Jehoiada in the Bible — father of Benaiah (2SA 8:18), a priest (1CH 27:5). Jehoiada belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “knowledge of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Jehoiadaproper name
- Hebrew
- יְהוֹיָדָע
- Transliteration
- yəhoyada
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has known
- Greek
- Ιωδαε
- Reference
- 2SA 8:18
- Strong's
- H3077
Family & Relationships (1)
father
Benaiah(2SA 8:18)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jehoiada in the Bible?
Jehoiada is described in the Bible as father of Benaiah (2SA 8:18), a priest (1CH 27:5). Jehoiada belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Jehoiada mean?
The name Jehoiada means “knowledge of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.