Adaiah Summary
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Adaiah of Bozkath's daughter Jedidah was the mother of King Josiah, who reigned over Judah and initiated significant religious reforms.
of Bozkath, father of Jedidah (2KI 22:1)
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the witness of the Lord
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Adaiah
· Also called · H5718 none · 2KI 22:1 adornment of y-h-v-h
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עֲדָיָה
adayah · H5718 · 2KI 22:1 adornment of y-h-v-h
- he עֲדָיָ֫הוּ · H5718G
- el Εδεϊα Edeïa · none · 2KI 22:1
- bg Адая
Mentioned in (1)
SDA Books (8)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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Daughters of God Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 Ellen Gould White · EN · 6 related paragraphs
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Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903) Ellen Gould White · EN · 2 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1 1SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 7 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 3 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4 4SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 6 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
Conditional birth estimate · c. 739 BC – 697 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah · 649 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 739 BC – 689 BC |
| Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant |
3 20–45 years per generation |
c. 768 BC – 693 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant |
3 20–45 years per generation |
c. 770 BC – 695 BC |
| Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant |
3 20–45 years per generation |
c. 764 BC – 689 BC |
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 797 BC – 697 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 770 BC – 345 BC |
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One-parent family
- Daughter: Jedidah
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Adaiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Adaiah is mentioned in 2Ki 22:1 as the father of Jedidah who was mother of King Josiah of Judah. Adaiah came from Bozkath, a town in the Shephelah region of Judah. Jedidah's husband and Josiah's father was Amon, who reigned as king of Judah for two years before being assassinated by his servants (2Ki 21:19-23).
Josiah became king at the age of eight and reigned for thirty-one years in Jerusalem (2Ki 22:1). He is known for his religious reforms and his commitment to following the laws of God. During his reign, the Book of the Law was discovered in the temple, leading to a renewal of the covenant and the celebration of the Passover (2Kings 22-23).
Although Adaiah is only briefly mentioned as Josiah's mother, her inclusion in the narrative highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the royal dynasty of Judah. It also provides a geographical connection to the town of Bozkath, indicating the diverse origins of the mothers of Judean kings.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Adaiah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Adaiah@2Ki.22.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, adaiah_70)