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Dodai

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Dodai was an Ahohite who commanded David’s military division for the second month. He is probably the same man called Dodo in related records.

Definition

Dodai was an Ahohite who commanded David’s military division for the second month. He is probably the same person as Dodai or Dodo in related records.

Biblical Usage

Dodai is named in the list of David’s officers.

Historical Background

The name is associated with the meaning “loving” or “amorous.”

Scripture References

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Loving, one of David’s captains (1 Chr. 27:4). (See DODO [2].)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(loving, amorous), an Ahohite who commanded the course of the second month. (1 Chronicles 27:4) It is probable that he is the same as Dodo. 2.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>do'-di, do'-da-i (1Ch 27:4). See DODO.</p>
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