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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany
the Second Week after Epiphany
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Jedidah
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(Heb. Yedidah', יְדַידָה , beloved, Septuag. Ι᾿εδδίδα; Josephus Ι᾿εδή , Ant. 11:4, 1), daughter of Adaiah of Boskath and mother of king Josiah, consequently wife of king Amon, whom she appears to have survived (2 Kings 22:1). Her character may be inferred from the piety of her son. B.C. 648-639. Jedidi'ah (Heb. Yedideyah', יְדַידנְיָה, beloved by Jehovah; Sept. Ι᾿εδιδά ), the name specially given by the Lord to SOLOMON (See SOLOMON) (q.v.) at his birth, through Nathan, in token of the divine favor purposed towards him (2 Samuel 12:25).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Jedidah'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/j/jedidah.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Jedidah'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/j/jedidah.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
