Bible Dictionary
Jahdo
Jahdo was a Gileadite or Gadite, the son of Buz and father of Jeshishai.
Definition
Jahdo was a Gileadite or Gadite associated with the family of Buz. He is identified as the father of Jeshishai. The meaning of his name is uncertain, though “united” is given as one interpretation.
Biblical Usage
Jahdo appears in a genealogical list of the families east of the Jordan.
Historical Background
The supplied material calls him a Gileadite and also describes him as a Gadite. No further historical information is supplied.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(united), a Gadite, (1 Chronicles 5:14) son of Buz and father of Jeshishai.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-do (yachdo, meaning uncertain; Kittel suggests yachday = Jahdai): In 1Ch 5:14, a Gileadite.</p>