Iddo - Priest

Who was Iddo?

Zechariah's grandfather

Priest

The story of Iddo

Iddo was a biblical figure who lived during the time of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah. He was a prophet and a priest, and was the son of Berechiah and the grandson of Iddo. He was the brother of Zechariah, the author of the book of Zechariah. Iddo is best known for his prophecies, which were recorded in the books of 2 Chronicles and Ezra. He was a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah and was a leader of the people of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. He was also a leader of the people of Israel during the reign of King Josiah. Iddo's prophecies focused on the restoration of the temple and the return of the people of Israel from exile. He also prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of the kingdom of God. He was a major figure in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of the worship of God in Jerusalem. Iddo's prophecies were important in the development of the Jewish faith and the establishment of the Jewish nation. He is remembered for his faithfulness to God and his commitment to the people of Israel. He is an important figure in the history of the Jewish people and is remembered for his prophetic words.

Name meaning

Timely or His witness

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Priest

First mention

Joshua 12:21

Appearances in the Bible

25 mentions

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