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Johanan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joiada the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joiada begot Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan and the grandfather of Jaddua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan. Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan; and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joiada fathered Jonathan and Jonathan fathered Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan became the father of Jaddua. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joiada has begotten Jonathan, and Jonathan has begotten Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joiada hath begotten Jonathan, and Jonathan hath begotten Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joiada beget Jonathan, and Jonathan beget Jeddoa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Joiada conceived Jonathan, and Jonathan conceived Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joiada the father of Johanan, and Johanan the father of Jaddua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joiada the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan the father of Jaddua.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoiadah begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yuyada begot Yunathan and Yunathan begot Yadua.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Joiada begot Jonathan and Jonathan begot Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Jodae begot Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jadu.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">The Priests and Levites who Returned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3111.htm" title="3111: wə·yō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jehoiada -- Joiada. A form of Yhowyada'; Jojada, the name of two Israelites.">Joiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">and Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3037.htm" title="3037: yad·dū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From yada'; knowing; Jaddua, the name of two Israelites.">Jaddua.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3-15</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a></span><br />Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-22</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10</a></span><br />and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18</a></span><br />The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">Jeremiah 52:24</a></span><br />The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-13</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a></span><br />the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Acts 4:6</a></span><br />along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.</p><p class="hdg">Jonathan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Jaddua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Jad'du-A</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Joiada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Joi'ada</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Jonathan</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/job/38-28.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Jaddua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Jad'du-A</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Joiada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Joi'ada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Jonathan</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Joiada was the father of Jonathan</b><br>Joiada served as a high priest during the time of Nehemiah, a period marked by the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the reestablishment of religious practices. His role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual integrity of the community. The name Joiada means "Yahweh knows," reflecting a deep connection to God, which was essential for the high priestly lineage. This lineage is significant as it traces the continuity of the priesthood, which was central to Israel's worship and identity. Joiada's position would have involved overseeing temple rituals and ensuring adherence to the Law, a task that required both spiritual and administrative leadership.<p><b>Jonathan was the father of Jaddua</b><br>Jonathan, also known as Johanan in some texts, continues the priestly line, emphasizing the importance of hereditary succession in maintaining the religious and cultural traditions of Israel. His name, meaning "Yahweh has given," suggests a divine blessing upon his role and lineage. The transition from Jonathan to Jaddua marks a period that likely extended into the early Hellenistic era, a time of significant change and challenge for the Jewish people. This continuity of the priestly line underscores the stability and resilience of Jewish religious life despite external pressures. Jaddua, as the high priest, would later face the challenges of Alexander the Great's conquests, highlighting the intersection of Jewish history with broader world events.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joiada.htm">Joiada</a></b><br>Joiada was a high priest in the lineage of Aaron, serving during the time of Nehemiah. His role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual leadership and religious practices of the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of Joiada, Jonathan continued the priestly line. His mention signifies the continuation of the priestly duties and the importance of maintaining a godly heritage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jaddua.htm">Jaddua</a></b><br>As the son of Jonathan, Jaddua represents the next generation of high priests. His lineage is significant as it connects to the later historical context of the Jewish people during the Persian period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Nehemiah is the central figure in the book, known for his leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring the community's faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events and genealogies are centered, representing the heart of Jewish worship and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible remind us of the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations. We are called to be intentional in teaching our children and grandchildren about God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Joiada, Jonathan, and Jaddua exemplify the faithfulness required in spiritual leadership. As believers, we are encouraged to be faithful in whatever roles God has placed us, whether in the church, family, or community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The lineage of priests shows the continuity of God's plan through generations. Despite challenges, God's purposes prevail, and He uses faithful individuals to accomplish His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leaders</a></b><br>Spiritual leaders play a crucial role in guiding and maintaining the faith of a community. We should pray for and support our leaders, recognizing their significant responsibility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_nehemiah_12_10-11_contradict_other_genealogies.htm">In Nehemiah 12:10-11, does the compressed genealogy contradict any other biblical genealogies or timeline data?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_darius_is_in_nehemiah_12_22.htm">In Nehemiah 12:22, which Darius the Persian is mentioned, and how does this align with known Persian history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_8_29-40_genealogy_verified.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-40, do the numerous names and generations have any external corroboration, or could this genealogy have been constructed later to support certain tribal claims?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Jonathan.</span>--Should be Johanan (<a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm" title="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.">Nehemiah 12:22</a>); and <span class= "ital">"</span>Jaddua" is most probably the high priest who confronted Alexander the Great.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jonathan</span>, or "Johanan," as the name is given in vers. 22, 23, became high priest about <span class="date">B.C. 380</span>, according to Syncellus and the Paschal Chronicle, and held the office for thirty-two years. Josephus, who calls him "Jannseus" ( = John), says that he murdered his own brother, Jeshua, in the temple, because he was endeavouring to supplant him in the high priesthood through the influence of the Persians. <span class="cmt_word">Jaddua</span> is mentioned as high priest at the time of Alexander's entrance into Jerusalem by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 11:8, § 5) and Eusebius ('Chron. Can.,' 2. p. 346). The story of Alexander's having previously seen him in a dream is not generally credited. He is said to been high priest for twenty years, and to have outlived Alexander. LIST OF THE HEADS OF THE PRIESTLY COURSES IN THE TIME OF THE HIGH PRIEST JOIAKIM (<a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a>). Joiakim must have been contemporary with Xerxes, and consequently have been high priest at the time when the very existence of the Jewish people was threatened by Haman. It is curious that we have no record of his high priesthood, nor of the condition of the Palestinian Jews at the time, beyond the slight hints furnished by this chapter. These hints seem to imply that under him special attention was paid to the formation of lists, especially of the chief priests and Levites, and that the temple service was celebrated with great exactness and regularity (vers. 24-26). The present list is particularly valuable, as enabling us to check that with which the chapter opens, and as establishing the <span class="accented">family</span> character of the names whereof that list is made up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Joiada</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹיָדָע֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3111.htm">Strong's 3111: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- Joiada </span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹנָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹנָתָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jaddua.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַדּֽוּעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yad·dū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jaddua -- two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-11.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:11 And Joiada became the father of Jonathan (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>