Bible Figure

Jada

Male • Old Testament
human biblical figure in 1 Chronicles 2:28, biblical figure
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Jada was a descendant of Judah through Jerahmeel and the father of Jether and Jonathan.
Jada

Biography

First Chronicles 2:28 and following places Jada in the genealogy of Jerahmeel. Jada was a son of Onam and brother of Shammai; his sons were Jether and Jonathan. Scripture gives no independent narrative about him.

Biblical Significance

Jada's significance is genealogical within the tribe of Judah. No fuller biography is supported by the text.