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Pedaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Pedaiah, son of Parosh, an officer over the half-tribe of Manasseh in King David's administration.

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Pedaiah son of Parosh was an officer over the half-tribe of Manasseh in King David's administration, according to 1Ch.27.20. He was one of the twelve officers, each representing a tribe or half-tribe, who were responsible for providing resources for the king's household. Each officer was in charge of supplying provisions for one month of the year. Pedaiah's role suggests he was a trusted leader within his tribe and had organizational and administrative skills.

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Pedaiah Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Redemption of the Lord. (1.) The father of Zebudah, who was the wife of Josiah and mother of king Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:36). (2.) The father of Zerubbabel (1 Chr. 3:17-19). (3.). The father of Joel, ruler of the half-tribe of Manasseh (1 Chr. 27:20). (4.) Neh. 3:25. (5.) A Levite (8:4). (6.) A Benjamite (11:7). (7.) A Levite (13:13).

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Where Pedaiah appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6305

1 Chronicles1

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