Adai'ah is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals. The name Adai'ah means "Yahweh has adorned" or "Yahweh has made," reflecting the theophoric nature of many Hebrew names, which often include a reference to God.

1. Adai'ah, the Ancestor of Maaseiah: In 2 Chronicles 23:1, Adai'ah is mentioned as the father of Maaseiah, who was one of the captains that supported Jehoiada the priest in the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the restoration of King Joash to the throne of Judah. This Adai'ah is noted for his role in the lineage that contributed to a significant moment of reform and return to covenant faithfulness in Judah.

2. Adai'ah, the Levite: Another Adai'ah is listed among the Levites in 1 Chronicles 6:41. This Adai'ah is part of the genealogical records of the Levites, the tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. The Levites played a crucial role in maintaining the worship and sacrificial system established by God through Moses.

3. Adai'ah, the Father of Jedidah: In 2 Kings 22:1, Adai'ah is mentioned as the father of Jedidah, who was the mother of King Josiah. Josiah is renowned for his religious reforms and his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh in Judah, including the repair of the temple and the rediscovery of the Book of the Law. Adai'ah, through his daughter, is thus connected to one of the most significant reformers in the history of Judah.

4. Adai'ah, the Benjaminite: In Nehemiah 11:5, Adai'ah is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who resettled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. This Adai'ah is part of the group that helped to repopulate and restore the city, playing a role in the re-establishment of the Jewish community and its religious practices after the return from captivity.

The various individuals named Adai'ah in the Bible highlight the importance of family lineage and the continuity of faith and leadership in the history of Israel. Each mention of Adai'ah is connected to significant events or figures that contributed to the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites, underscoring the providential hand of God in guiding His people through different periods of their history.Adai'ah (9 Occurrences)

2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
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1 Chronicles 6:41
the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah;
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1 Chronicles 8:21
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, were the sons of Shimei.
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1 Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
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2 Chronicles 23:1
And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.
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Ezra 10:29
And of the sons of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth.
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Ezra 10:39
Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah;
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Nehemiah 11:5
and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
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Nehemiah 11:12
and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,
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Adai'ah (9 Occurrences)
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