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Jozadak

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Jozadak is the contracted form of Jehozadak. He was the father of Jeshua the high priest after the exile.

Definition

Jozadak is the contracted form of Jehozadak, whose name means “whom Jehovah has made just.” He was the father of Jeshua the high priest.

Biblical Usage

Jozadak is named in the records concerning the rebuilding and restoration of worship after the exile.

Historical Background

The name appears in Ezra and Nehemiah in its shortened form.

Scripture References

Ezra 3:2 Ezra 3:8 Ezra 5:2 Ezra 10:18 Nehemiah 12:26

Related Figures

Jehozadak Joshua

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah has made just). (Ezra 3:2,8; 5:2; 10:18; Nehemiah 12:26) The contracted form of Jehozadak.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>joz'-a-dak.</p><p>See JEHOZADAK.</p>
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