People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Jaddua, son of Johanan

The name Jaddua means “known.” Jaddua is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Nehemiah 12:11.

Family of Jaddua

Father

Who was Jaddua?

The last high priest mentioned in the Old Testament (Neh. 12:11, 22), sons of Jonathan.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Jaddua

  • Nehemiah 12:11

    And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

  • Nehemiah 12:22

    The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

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