Jada

Jada was the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.

The name Jada means “knowing”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:28; only referred to as Jada (יָדָע); son of Onam; a brother of Shammai; father of Jether and Jonathan.

Glossary entries

Jada

Family members

Father: Onam
Siblings: Shammai
Children: Jether Jonathan

Alternative names

יָדָעJada

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:28
The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
1 Chronicles 2:32
The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.