Jehoiada

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proper noun

A prominent priest during the reigns of Ahaziah, Athaliah, and Joash. He became the brother-in-law of King Ahaziah and opposed the worship of Baal.

OriginHebrew יְהוֹיָדָע →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. biblicalA prominent priest during the reigns of Ahaziah, Athaliah, and Joash. He became the brother-in-law of King Ahaziah and opposed the worship of Baal.

Origin

  1. Hebrewיְהוֹיָדָע
  2. EnglishJehoiada

Borrowed from Hebrew יְהוֹיָדָע.

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APA

Jehoiada. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jehoiada

MLA

“Jehoiada.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jehoiada. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Jehoiada,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jehoiada.

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