Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Pedaiah, a Levite Nehemiah appointed as a treasurer over the storehouses.
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Pedaiah was a Levite whom Nehemiah appointed as one of the treasurers over the storehouses, according to Neh.13.13. After discovering that the Levites had not been receiving their portions, Nehemiah appointed reliable men, including Pedaiah, to oversee the distribution of tithes and offerings to the Levites. This appointment suggests that Pedaiah was known for his integrity and trustworthiness. His role as a treasurer involved ensuring that the Levites received their due support for their service in the temple.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6305
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.
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