Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Pedaiah, father of Zebidah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
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Pedaiah was the father of Zebidah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah, according to 2Ki.23.36. Zebidah was from Rumah, but no other details are given about Pedaiah. Jehoiakim was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt after he deposed Jehoiakim's younger brother Jehoahaz. Jehoiakim's reign was characterized by political turmoil, as Judah came under the domination of Egypt and then Babylon. The brief mention of Pedaiah provides some genealogical background for Jehoiakim.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6305
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His motherʼs name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.
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