Jaddua

Jaddua [E] [H]

(known ).

  1. Son and successor in the high priesthood of Jonathan or Johanan. He is the last of the high priests mentioned in the Old Testament, and probably altogether the latest name in the canon. ( Nehemiah 12:11 Nehemiah 12:22 ) (B.C. 406-332.)
  2. One of the chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. ( Nehemiah 10:21 ) (B.C. 410.)

[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Jaddua'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.