Iddo עִדּוֹ
A Levite in the genealogy of temple singers
Biography
Iddo, also known as Adaiah, appears in the genealogy of the Levites who served as temple singers (1Ch.6.21,41). He is listed as a descendant of Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. The genealogy traces the lineage of the temple singers from the time of King David to the post-exilic period. Iddo's mention in this context suggests that he was a Levite who played a role in the musical ministry of the temple.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:21
"Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son."
- 1 Chronicles 6:41
"the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִדּוֹ | H5714H |
| Named | Hebrew | עֲדָיָ֫הוּ | H5718N |