Jehoiada
Jehoiada was appointed as an overseer in the house of the Lord during the time of Jeremiah.
The name Jehoiada means “knowledge of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 29:26; only referred to as Jehoiada (יְהוֹיָדָע).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יְהוֹיָדָעJehoiada
Mentions
- ‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons.