Jehoadah is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text.
Who This Was
Jehoadah was a descendant of Aaron, mentioned in the genealogies of the priestly line in 1 Chronicles. He appears in the record of the descendants of Benjamin, specifically within the family line of Ahaz. The text states plainly, “And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza” (1 Chronicles 8:36). This places Jehoadah in a chain of generations preserved by the chronicler to document the lineage of those who returned from exile and to establish their ancestral roots.
The setting of this genealogy is the post-exilic period, when the people of Israel were reestablishing their identity and their priestly order after the Babylonian captivity. The chronicler took care to record families and their descendants, especially those connected to the priestly line of Aaron, so that proper order and service in the temple could be restored. Jehoadah is one link in that chain—a father who begat sons, and a son who was begotten.
Scripture says nothing more of Jehoadah beyond this single verse. We are told only that he was begotten by Ahaz and that he begat Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. His life is summarized in the bare fact of his place in the family line. Yet that place mattered, for it kept the priestly heritage intact and ensured that the generations after him could trace their roots back to Aaron.
The Name
The name Jehoadah is a Hebrew name, and its meaning is not clearly recoverable from the text itself. Some suggest it may be related to a word meaning “the Lord has adorned” or “the Lord has made known,” but these are not firmly established. Because the meaning is uncertain, we should not insist on a definite translation. What is clear is that the name is theophoric, containing a reference to the divine name, as was common in Hebrew names of that era.
A Closing Thought
Jehoadah’s life is a reminder that faithfulness is often hidden in the ordinary. He did not lead armies, perform miracles, or speak prophetic words. He simply lived, married, raised sons, and passed on the heritage he had received. Yet God saw fit to record his name in Scripture. In the same way, our lives may feel unnoticed, but every act of faithfulness in the quiet places matters to God. He remembers the generations, and He does not forget those who quietly keep the faith.
At a Glance
- Gender: Male
- Testament: Old
- Mentions in the KJV: 1
Where It Appears in Scripture
- 1 Chronicles 8:36 — And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,