Pedai'ah is a biblical figure whose name means "Yahweh has ransomed" or "Yahweh redeems." He is mentioned in several contexts within the Old Testament, and his name appears in various genealogies and narratives, reflecting his significance in Israel's history.

1. Pedai'ah, Father of Zerubbabel: Pedai'ah is noted as the father of Zerubbabel, a key leader in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon. Zerubbabel played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. In 1 Chronicles 3:19, the genealogy states, "The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei." This lineage places Pedai'ah in the royal line of David, highlighting the continuation of the Davidic line through the Babylonian exile and into the post-exilic period.

2. Pedai'ah, Son of Jeconiah: In 1 Chronicles 3:18, Pedai'ah is listed as one of the sons of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. This connection further emphasizes Pedai'ah's place within the royal lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants.

3. Pedai'ah, a Benjaminite: Another Pedai'ah is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:7 as a member of the tribe of Benjamin. This Pedai'ah is part of the group that settled in Jerusalem following the return from exile, contributing to the restoration of the city and its community.

4. Pedai'ah, Overseer of the Levites: In Nehemiah 8:4, Pedai'ah is identified as one of the Levites who stood beside Ezra as he read the Law to the people. This role underscores his involvement in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community during the time of Nehemiah and Ezra.

5. Pedai'ah, Father of Joel: In 1 Chronicles 27:20, Pedai'ah is mentioned as the father of Joel, who was a leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during the reign of King David. This reference highlights the administrative and military organization of Israel under David's rule.

Pedai'ah's appearances in the biblical text, though brief, are significant in illustrating the continuity of God's covenant with Israel through various historical periods. His connections to key figures and events in Israel's history reflect the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the lineage of David and the restoration of the Jewish people.Pedai'ah (8 Occurrences)

2 Kings 23:36
Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.
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1 Chronicles 3:18
and Malchiram, and Pedaiah, and Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.
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1 Chronicles 3:19
And the sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister;
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1 Chronicles 27:20
of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
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Nehemiah 3:25
Palal the son of Uzai repaired over against the Turning, and the tower that standeth out from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired.--
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Nehemiah 8:4
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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Nehemiah 11:7
And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
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Nehemiah 13:13
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah; and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.
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Pedai'ah (8 Occurrences)
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