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The name "Noadiah" means "the Lord has met" or "the Lord has appointed." This entry will explore the context and significance of Noadiah within the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Noadiah is referenced in <a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a>, where Nehemiah, the governor of Judah, mentions her in a prayer: "Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat, according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me" .<br><br><b>Context and Role:</b><br><br>Noadiah is identified as a prophetess, a role that, in the biblical context, typically involves conveying messages from God to His people. However, unlike other prophetesses in the Bible, such as Deborah or Huldah, Noadiah is mentioned in a negative light. Nehemiah's prayer suggests that she, along with other prophets, was involved in efforts to intimidate and discourage him from completing the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.<br><br>The Book of Nehemiah details the challenges faced by the Jewish community in Jerusalem as they sought to rebuild the city walls after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah, serving as governor under the Persian king Artaxerxes, led this effort amidst opposition from surrounding adversaries, including Tobiah and Sanballat. These adversaries sought to undermine Nehemiah's leadership and halt the reconstruction efforts through various means, including intimidation and false prophecy.<br><br><b>Significance:</b><br><br>Noadiah's mention in Nehemiah highlights the presence of internal opposition within the Jewish community during this critical period of restoration. Her role as a prophetess who opposed Nehemiah underscores the complexity of leadership and the challenges of discerning true prophetic voices from false ones. In the biblical narrative, true prophets are those who faithfully convey God's will, while false prophets often serve their own interests or those of opposing forces.<br><br>The inclusion of Noadiah in Nehemiah's prayer for divine justice reflects the broader theme of reliance on God for protection and vindication against adversaries. Nehemiah's leadership is characterized by his commitment to prayer and dependence on God, as he navigates both external threats and internal dissent.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, Noadiah's opposition to Nehemiah serves as a cautionary example of the potential for spiritual leaders to be swayed by personal or political motives. It emphasizes the importance of discernment and faithfulness to God's purposes, especially in times of communal rebuilding and renewal.<br><br>Noadiah's brief mention in the Bible reminds readers of the ongoing spiritual battle faced by God's people and the need for steadfastness in the face of opposition. Her account, though limited in detail, contributes to the larger narrative of God's faithfulness in guiding and protecting His people through challenges and adversities.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Noadiah</span><p>witness, or ornament, of the Lord<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Meeting with the Lord. <p>(1.) A Levite who returned from Babylon (<a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Ezra 8:33</a>).<p>(2.) A false prophetess who assisted Tobiah and Sanballat against the Jews (<a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a>). Being bribed by them, she tried to stir up discontent among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and so to embarrass Nehemiah in his great work of rebuilding the ruined walls of the city. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">NOADIAH</span><p>no-a-di'-a (no`adhyah, "tryst of Yah"; Noadei):<br><br>(1) Son of Binnui, one of the Levites to whom Ezra entrusted the gold and silver and sacred vessels which he brought up from Babylon (<a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Ezra 8:33</a>); also called MOETH (which see), son of Sabannus (1 Esdras 8:63).<br><br>(2) A prophetess associated with Tobiah and Sanballat in opposition to Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5129.htm"><span class="l">5129. Noadyah -- "meeting with Yah," a Levite, also a prophetess</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noadyah. 5130 . "meeting with Yah," a Levite, also a prophetess. Transliteration:<br> Noadyah Phonetic Spelling: (no-ad-yaw') Short Definition: <b>Noadiah</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Noadiah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5129.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bounds/prayer_and_praying_men/viii_nehemiah_the_praying_builder.htm"><span class="l">Nehemiah, the Praying Builder</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and then again he turns to God in prayer: "My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat<br> according to these their works and on the prophetess <b>Noadiah</b>, and the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bounds/prayer and praying men/viii nehemiah the praying builder.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/noadiah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Noadiah</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the city. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>NOADIAH</b>. no-a-di <b>...</b> 6:14).<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Noadiah</b> (2 Occurrences). Ezra 8:33 On <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/noadiah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/no-adi'ah.htm"><span class="l">No-adi'ah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>No-adi'ah. <b>Noadiah</b>, No-adi'ah. Noah . Multi-Version Concordance No-adi'ah<br> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). <b>Noadiah</b>, No-adi'ah. Noah . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/no-adi'ah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/no.htm"><span class="l">No (18543 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/no.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/woman.htm"><span class="l">Woman (4043 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in Scripture as having been endowed with prophetic gifts, as Miriam (Exodus 15:20),<br> Deborah (Judges 4:4, 5), Huldah (2 Kings 22:14), <b>Noadiah</b> (Nehemiah 6:14 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/woman.htm - 45k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neariah.htm"><span class="l">Neariah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In both instances the Septuagint reads "<b>Noadiah</b>.". Multi-Version Concordance Neariah<br> (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 3:22 The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neariah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jozabad.htm"><span class="l">Jozabad (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of<br> Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and <b>Noadiah</b> the son of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jozabad.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jo'zabad.htm"><span class="l">Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of<br> Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and <b>Noadiah</b> the son of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jo'zabad.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intimidate.htm"><span class="l">Intimidate (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 6:14 Keep in mind, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat and what they did, and<br><b>Noadiah</b>, the woman prophet, and the rest of the prophets whose purpose was to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intimidate.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/frighten.htm"><span class="l">Frighten (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 6:14 Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works,<br> and also the prophetess <b>Noadiah</b>, and the rest of the prophets, that would <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/frighten.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tobijah.htm"><span class="l">Tobijah (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 6:14 My God, remember Tobijah and Sanballat according to these their works,<br> and also the prophetess <b>Noadiah</b>, and the rest of the prophets who would <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobijah.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/prophetess-Bible.html">What is a prophetess? Does the Bible mention any prophetesses? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Sanballat-Tobiah-Geshem.html">Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/prophets-in-the-Bible.html">How many prophets are in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Noadiah (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Ezra 8:33</a></span><br />On the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and <span class="boldtext">Noadiah</span> the son of Binnui, the Levite;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a></span><br />Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess <span class="boldtext">Noadiah</span>, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/noadiah.htm">Noadiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/no-adiah.htm">No-Adiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/n/noadiah--a_false_prophetess.htm">Noadiah: A False Prophetess</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/n/noadiah--a_levite_who_assisted_in_weighing_the_silver,_gold.htm">Noadiah: A Levite Who 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