Eden

Eden, a Levite from the family of Joah, assisted in the cleansing of the temple during Hezekiah's reign.

The name Eden means “pleasure; delight”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 29:12; only referred to as Eden (עֵ֫דֶן); a son of Joah.

Family members

Father

Joah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;