Bible Dictionary
Besodeiah
The father of Meshullam, one of the builders who repaired the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.
Definition
Besodeiah, whose name is connected with the confidence or counsel of Yah, was the father of Meshullam, one of the repairers of Jerusalem’s wall.
Biblical Usage
Besodeiah is mentioned in the account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall under Nehemiah.
Historical Background
His son Meshullam worked as a builder on the wall of Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(n the secret of the Lord) father of one of the repairers of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:6)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>bes-o-de'-ya, bes-o-di'-a (becodheyah, "in the confidence or counsel of Yah"; compare Jer 23:18,22; and HPN, 207, 221, 286): Father of Meshullam, the builder (Ne 3:6).</p>