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Adaiah

עֲדָיָ֫הוּ · a.da.yah · H5718H“the witness of the Lord” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Adaiah is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:21). He is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, who was a descendant of Benjamin through his son Bela.

The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of Benjamin, providing a detailed account of his descendants. The mention of Adaiah within this context serves to highlight the family lines within the tribe of Benjamin.

No further information is given about Adaiah's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy primarily serves to provide a comprehensive record of Benjamin's descendants and to establish the lineage of the tribe.

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Family

Family relations: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(adorned by Jehovah).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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