Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
) Invoker of Jehovah. The son of Shimri, a chief Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:37). ) One of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem after the return from Babylon (Neh. 3:10). ) Knowing Jehovah. The chief of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:7). ) A priest in Jerusalem after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(praise Jehovah).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JEDA'IAH (praise Jehovah). A. A Simeonite, ancestor of Ziza, a chief of his tribe. 1 Chr 4:37. One who helped repair the wall. Neh 3:10. B. , but different in the Hebrew, meaning Jehovah cares for him. The head of the second course of priests, 1 Chr 24:7. " —Ayre. One who returned from Babylon, to whom a memorial crown was given. Zech 6:10, Zech 6:14.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
the hand of the Lord; confessing the Lord