Jedidah
יְדִידָה/jeh-DY-duh/
“Beloved”
☩Identity
Jedidah was the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath and mother of King Josiah, consequently the wife of King Amon whom she appears to have survived (2 Kings 22:1). Her character may be inferred from the outstanding piety of her son, who instituted sweeping religious reforms in Judah. Josiah was only eight years old when he became king, suggesting Jedidah's influence during his formative years was significant.
Key verses:2 Kings 22:1
Related Verses1 mention
2 Kings· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jedidah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Jedidah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).